Ship Shape: Frenchman Refits Rice Barge Into Floating Stage
On a hot Monday afternoon inside a giant warehouse in the northern outskirts of Bangkok, workers were hammering metal beams onto the top deck of what looked like a steampunk Noah's Arc.
Photo Phriday: Take a Look at This Week’s News in Thailand
This week, as tropical storm Doksuri lashed the North and Isaan, Thailand marked the first of two 21st century coups, discovered a new eight-legged friend, rode an elephant in costume and saved the bacon.
All Phuket Beaches Closed Until Further Notice
PHUKET — It’s that time of the year when Utane Singsom looks out at the surf and sees trouble.
Meet the Thai Medical Student Suing Donald Trump
Top: Jirayut ‘New Latthivongskorn in November 2016, after the presidential election results, at San Francisco General Hospital. Photo: Jirayut Latthivongskorn / Courtesy
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Chula Student Stumbles Into Lair of Burrowing Cliff Spiders
BANGKOK — A species of rare spider unique to a national park in western Thailand was discovered through a serendipitous encounter on a research trip, said the biologist who discovered it Thursday.
Police Arrest All 11 Suspects in Phang Nga Gang Rape Case
PHANG NGA — All 11 men suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl in the southern province of Phang Nga have been arrested, with nine freed on bail as of Wednesday.
Activists Stage Flash Protest on Anniversary of 2006 Coup
BANGKOK — Pro-democracy activists marked the 11th anniversary of the 2006 coup on Tuesday evening on a skywalk in front of the Bangkok Art and...
Bangkok Bike Share to Expand With New Bikes, More Stands
BANGKOK — Abandoned taxi-calling stations will be transformed into bike-sharing stations, said the governor Monday.
Concerned Man Points Out Perilous Pothole in Pattaya Road (Photos)
PATTAYA — Officials said they would refill a large pothole Tuesday after a concerned farang pointed out it remained a road hazard.
Durian Dress Wins Best Costume at Latin American Pageant
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — A Thai beauty queen did not make a stink at an Ecuador pageant when her durian-inspired dress was named the best national costume Monday.
