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9 Years On, Crash Victims Say ‘Praewa’ Gave No Compensation

BANGKOK — Nearly nine years after a wealthy teen killed nine people in a car crash, victims came forward Tuesday to say they have yet to receive an apology, much less compensation. 

New Retiree Visa Rules Bewilder Thai Immigration: Source

BANGKOK — Days after new rules changed how visas are processed for foreign retirees, immigration officials are already pushing back against them, according to sources inside the bureau.
Rahaf Alqunun, at center, is escorted by immigration chief Surachate Hakparn, at right, Monday at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Saudi Woman Leaves Bangkok Airport Under UN Care

A runaway Saudi woman who barricaded herself inside a room at a Bangkok airport rather than be deported back to her family has left safely in UN care.

Princess Nominated to Lead Thailand in Election Shocker

BANGKOK — Ubolratana Mahidol, the eldest child of the late King Bhumibol, was nominated Friday to be Thailand’s next prime minister.

Lopburi’s Monkeys Food War Blamed on Plunge in Tourism

LOPBURI — Eyewitnesses on Thursday said a shortage of food offerings from tourists led to a brawl involving around a thousand monkeys in the historic city of Lopburi.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at Bangkok Mall, Gunman Escapes

BANGKOK — Police said a woman was killed and a bystander injured after a person opened fire at a shopping mall in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday afternoon.

Isaan Love Triangle: Thai Men Found Lacking by Farang-Loving Women

Sure, there’s a Robert and a Gerhardt living down that dusty Khon Kaen road with their Phim and Tukta. But how does the local Somchai – possibly Tukta’s ex – feel about their union?

Thai Men and the White Women Who Love Them

Love blossoms despite open hostility from other foreigners and worn stereotypes about why they really love each other.

Siam, Silom, Sukhumvit Street Markets Shut Down

BANGKOK — Instead of staying home like most of her friends, Pornthipa Boonmart on Wednesday when to the spot on Silom Road where she has sold goods to passers-by for over 30 years.

Flight Attendant Kowtows on Floor to Irate Passenger

BANGKOK — Flight attendants are trained to handle all kind of emergency situations, but being forced to grovel at the feet of disgruntled passengers is probably not on the list.

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