With Money in Reach and Eyes on Fintech, Thai Startups Turn Corner at Techsauce...
BANGKOK — This past weekend’s Techsauce Summit provided insight into the ever-expanding Thai startup ecosystem where financial technology is red hot, venture capital infrastructure is booming – and above all – mobile is still king.
No, 2,000 Teak Trees Won’t Be Cut For New Parliament – More Like 5,000
BANGKOK — Despite an outcry from the public over the destruction of a teak forest in the north of Thailand, the head of the junta-appointed legislature said Monday it will go ahead despite a claim the junta leader had ordered the trees protected.
Car Drives Into Erawan Shrine, 5 People Injured
BANGKOK -- Someone drove a car into the Erawan Shrine on Friday night reportedly injuring five people.
Emergency personnel who were removing injured people from...
Lute Hero: Thai Virtuoso Owns at International ‘Talent Olympics’
LOS ANGELES — A Thai musician with a flare for the dramatic and commanding pompadour cleaned up at an international performing arts competition held Sunday in Southern California.
5-Day Holiday Starts Tonight! Prepare for Terrible Traffic, Booze Ban
BANGKOK — The five-day vacation that’s set to kick off tonight will come with the seasonal ban on alcohol and a traffic apocalypse as hundreds of thousands leave Bangkok for outlying destinations.
Doping Allegations Cloud Badminton Star’s Olympic Dreams
BANGKOK — Many hearts sank Wednesday when it became public badminton sweetheart Ratchanok “May” Intanon might not participate in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games.
Line Opens on NYSE Today After $1.1 Billion IPO
NEW YORK — Investors looking to ride the mobile messaging craze — get in line.
ISIS’ Malay-Language Media Unlikely to Win Hearts, Minds in Deep South, Experts Say
BANGKOK — Even if it’s true the Islamic State is distributing newspapers in Thailand’s restive southern provinces, the group is unlikely to gain sway in the region, experts on the Deep South said Wednesday.
Cop Who Says He Bribed Other Cop Surprised to Find Himself Under Investigation
BANGKOK — When deputy inspector Chanchai Yensuk was told by a colleague that he could get him promoted to full inspector for 700,000 baht, Chanchai handed over the money.
Lesser Charges for 7 Accused of Killing Disabled Bread Vendor
BANGKOK — Seven people stabbed and killed Somkiat Srichan in broad daylight two months ago as he plead for mercy, yet when the day comes they go to trial, it will be for manslaughter and not premeditated murder.
