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Thainet Just Can’t Even After BTS Breaks Down

BANGKOK — June has been especially rocky for BTS Skytrain service, and the Internet isn’t taking it lying down — let alone standing in “door areas.”

Thai Law: Case Closed on Airbnb. Here’s Why it Won’t Matter.

The law is now clear: Airbnb is illegal. Read why that is unlikely to halt its growth.
Burapha University lecturer Kangwan Fongkaew shares his research on how LGBTI people are portrayed in Thai media Thursday at a conference on LGBT issues at the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok.

Bullying of LGBT Youth Still Pervasive in Thai Schools

When a government official from the Basic Education Commission claimed there were no cases of abuse against LGBT youth at school, it struck Kangwan Fongkaew as untrue.

Troll Post Opens Flood of Rape Threats Against Activist

BANGKOK —  Hundreds of netizens are calling for a famous pro-democracy activist to be raped because she allegedly said she would not support death penalty for rapists.
Piles of garbage tower over a Pathum Thani facility accused of illegally importing waste.

Junta May Use Absolute Power to Ban Imported E-Waste 

BANGKOK — After a series of raids on factories accused of illegally importing and processing electronic waste, the authorities say they may use special powers granted to the junta leader to impose a total ban on their import.

11 ‘Forbidden’ Careers Opened to Foreigners

BANGKOK — Nearly a dozen previously off-limits jobs were opened to foreign nationals Thursday, while a request retail service jobs be included was denied.

Thai Found Beaten to Death in Sydney Suburb

SYDNEY — Authorities on Thursday said a Thai man was found beaten to death earlier this month in a Australia.
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Exclusive Interview With the Predator of Mukdahan (Video)

MUKDAHAN — By day, he’s a manager at Charoen Pokphand or CP. By night – or his free days – he is an intergalactic Predator.
A resort in Krabi province was damaged Tuesday by large waves driven by a strong stormfront.

Red Flag Warnings as Storms Lash Thai South

BANGKOK — Swimmers and boats are warned to stay out of the water in the south of Thailand where powerful storms are producing rough sea conditions and flooding.

Vendors Petition Gov’t to Allow Foreigners to Work in Shopfronts

BANGKOK — Korpong Tansuwan has a clothing store to run. But he’s also got children to run back and forth from school and supplies to keep in stock. His sole Burmese employee is left to manage things alone during these errands – which is when undercover cops like to show up and cause trouble. Trouble that can end in paying a costly bribe.

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