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.
Gov’t Renews Visa Amnesty for Foreigners Stranded in Pandemic
BANGKOK — The Cabinet on Tuesday said it extended the amnesty for foreigners’ stay in Thailand amid the global coronavirus outbreak for a second time.
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.
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?
Phuket Airport Addresses Viral Incident of Tourist Urinating in Terminal
A foreign passenger was detained at Phuket International Airport after urinating in the arrival hall. The incident, which went viral on social media, led to the airport reaffirming its strict enforcement of passenger
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.
