Nation Celebrates as King Rama X is Crowned
BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn was crowned as the 10th monarch of his dynasty today.
Iran Steps Further From Nuke Deal, Adding Pressure on Europe
TEHRAN — Iran increased its uranium enrichment Sunday beyond the limit allowed by its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, inching its program closer...
Tempo Set To Rise in Phuket Public Land Take-Back Drive
(The Phuket News)
Hall of Fame to Redo Soccer Star Brandi Chastain Plaque
SAN FRANCISCO — A bronze plaque honoring soccer star Brandi Chastain got a red card Tuesday after a social media outcry over its unflattering portrayal of the athlete.
Navy, Army Officers Charged with Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — A court yesterday approved arrest warrants for four officers – three from the army and one naval officer – in connection with trafficking of Rohingya refugees in southern Thailand.
Low-Cost UberX Launched In BKK As Taxi Fare Set To Rise
BANGKOK — The international crowd-sourced taxi company Uber has launched a low-cost service in Bangkok offering cheaper rates than the proposed fare increase for conventional taxis.
Police Say Investigation of ‘Thai Sky Adventures’ Still Active
CHONBURI — Police on Monday said they’re investigating a British-owned skydiving firm in Chonburi province for possible negligence following the death of one of its clients last week, though the owner of the business disputes this.
Australian Man Fell To His Death In Pattaya
(30 April) Pattaya police today received reports of a foreigner falling from a beachside condominium building on Jom Tien beach, Chonburi province, to his death.
Outspoken ‘Reformist’ Student Stripped Of School Presidency
BANGKOK — A student who won a class presidency from campaigns that advocated for more freedom at school was stripped of his position today.
Indian Air Ambulance Plane Crashes Near Bangkok, Pilot Dies
NEW DELHI — India's external affairs minister says an Indian hospital air ambulance plane with five people on board caught fire and crash landed near Bangkok. The pilot was killed.
