From Bangkok With Love: Russian Startups Digitize Thai E-Commerce
BANGKOK — They know the stereotypes all too well. The Russian jet ski scammer on Phuket, the mafiya foot soldiers in Pattaya or vodka-marinated voin just about anywhere.
Prawit Wants to Build a Wall Along Border With Malaysia
BANGKOK — We may soon see a great wall along our southern border, and we will make Malaysia pay for it. Or at least a portion of it.
Banana Boats, Parasails Banned From Samet Beaches
KOH SAMET — The sight of beach-goers bouncing along the surf atop a large, yellow inflatable may be a thing of the past.
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Pickpocket Gang Targeting Foreigners Busted
Three suspected members of a pickpocket gang which targeted foreigners were arrested Thursday night in the Lat Phrao district.
Myanmar Anti-Muslim Buddhist Monk: Trump ‘Similar to Me’
MANDALAY, Myanmar — Shunned by Myanmar's new government and its Buddhist hierarchy, a nationalist monk blamed for whipping up at times bloody anti-Muslim fervor said he feels vindicated by U.S. voters who elected Donald Trump to be president.
Official Optimism on Tourism Tempered by the Numbers
BANGKOK — “Life goes on” was the key message Thailand’s top tourism official conveyed Wednesday night at a public forum on how the country’s tourism is weathering the death of its longest-reigning monarch.
Gross: Students Report Vendor Who Reuses Ice Cubes, Straws (Video)
BANGKOK — Authorities Thursday said they were looking into reports of a drink vendor reusing ice and straws after university students published an expose in their campus newspaper.
Full Moon Party Returns With Homage to Late King
SURAT THANI — One of the world’s most famous beach parties returned to Koh Phangan on Tuesday night.
Court Dismisses Defamation Suit Against Thai PBS, Reporter
Top: An episode of Thai PBS program ‘Citizen Reporters’ which aired Sept. 1, 2015, drew a defamation complaint against its broadcaster and reporter for...
Zika Reports Spread to Two More Provinces
Dozens of new Zika cases have been reported in Thailand as the disease spreads to new areas.
