Let Us Hire Foreigners, Short-Staffed Shop Owners Demand
BANGKOK — Business owners say they are unable to find Thai employees to staff service jobs and are urging the government to relax its restrictions on foreign employees.
Wanted: 1,000 World Cup ‘Pretties’ Sought by Police
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they are looking for more than 1,000 women for illegally promoting online gambling for the upcoming World Cup.
Two Jumpers, Two Bangkok Bridges – Two Fates
BANGKOK — A man is presumed dead after jumping from a Bangkok bridge while a woman who attempted to jump from another was saved in time, police said Tuesday.
Choking to Death on Trash: Thailand’s Toxic Secret
BANGKOK — A fatal diet of plastic waste once again has taken a toll in the sea, this time a green sea turtle that died despite the best efforts of veterinarians.
Assembly’s Lopsided Votes Are Feature, Not Bug: Member
BANGKOK — More than three quarters of the bills made into law by junta-appointed legislators have been passed without a single vote of opposition, according to a legal reform advocacy group.
London College Accused of Accepting ‘Looted’ Thai Buddha
BANGKOK — Thai authorities on Monday said they’re looking into accusations a prestigious London college accepted a 13th century sculpture possibly stolen from the kingdom.
Kim Jung Un Just Landed in Singapore. Here Are the Photos.
SINGAPORE— Spare a moment, as you anticipate one of the most unusual summits in modern history, to consider North Korea's leader as he left...
Here’s the Story Behind the Snoozing MPs That Pissed Off Prayuth
BANGKOK — After images of lawmakers snoozing during debate of next year’s proposed multi-trillion baht budget incensed taxpayers, two of the nappers gave flaccid explanations as the junta leader berated their behavior.
Not Welcome: National Parks Ban Plastic, Styrofoam
BANGKOK — Sorry, you can no longer bring that 7-Eleven Big Gulp and som tam foam plate to enjoy at the waterfall.
Old Brit Says He Fell Asleep Before Killing Rayong Girl
RAYONG — An elderly Briton said Friday he fell asleep behind the wheel when he caused the death of a 10-year-old girl in a car crash.
