Tourist Drowns on Phuket Lifeguard Service’s Last Day
PHUKET — The southern resort island of Phuket is being patrolled by government workers and naval officials after a private lifeguard company’s contract expired Saturday, the same day a tourist died at sea.
Islamophobia in Thailand Irrational and Dangerous: Scholars
Top: A banner opposing construction of mosques in Bueng Kan province's Phon Charoen district posted to a Facebook page that is a clearinghouse of...
Rain Check: Another Wet Week, Flooding Continues
BANGKOK — The patchy rainfall lashed capital city commuters Monday morning will continue throughout the week and be especially felt in several provinces that flooded over the weekend.
Fan Girls Swarm Kingslayer on Field of Soccer Battle
Saturday was the second time in Pat’s adult life she had stepped onto a football field. Three days earlier had been the first.
Her sudden...
14 Photos From Thai News That Are So Last Week
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Phuket Lifeguards Say Gov’t Withdrew Contract Offer
PHUKET — Lifeguards on Phuket said they definitely won’t be on patrol come Sunday as their offer of another year’s contract was withdrawn by the resort island’s administration.
Thai vs. Russian Beat Down to Headline ONE’s MMA Return
BANGKOK — Thailand’s biggest MMA star Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai will face off against Russian Rasule Yakhyaev in a title eliminator bout when ONE Championship returns to Bangkok for its second event this year.
Polish ATM Bomber Foiled by Love of Custard Buns: Police
BANGKOK — A Polish national accused of blowing up an ATM with a kitchen gas cannister was betrayed by his love for 7-Eleven bread snacks, police said Wednesday.
Thai Central Bank Labels Top Firms ‘Risky,’ Panic Ensues
BANGKOK — A declaration from the central bank describing five of the nation’s largest financial institutions as “risky” should not cause alarm, according to an investment banker and the leader of the ruling junta, who weighed in Tuesday to tell everyone to calm down.
Bangkok Named Top Travel Destination, Again
BANGKOK — Bangkok was named the world’s top tourist destination for a second year running by Mastercard on Tuesday.