Why Everything is Closing Early and Bangkok Nightlife May Never Be the Same
BANGKOK — If finding a late-night roost in the capital’s usual haunts has become more difficult, that’s because most clubs and bars in the Khaosan Road and Thonglor areas were ordered this month to close at midnight – a situation that may not change.
Gov’t to Scrap Arrival Cards for Foreigners, Introduce TM30 App
BANGKOK — A senior government official said Tuesday foreign visitors will soon no longer have to fill out “TM6” arrival and departure forms.
Gunman Who Fired 40 Shots Close to Chula Uni Arrested
BANGKOK — Police said they are searching for a man who fired at least 40 shots in public close to Chulalongkorn University on Friday morning.
Elon Musk Sub ‘Impractical,’ Won’t Be Used
CHIANG RAI — A mini-submarine delivered by an American tech magnate won’t be used in the evacuation of the remaining four boys and man still stuck in Tham Luang, the lead rescue official said Tuesday.
Who’s Who in Thailand’s Royal Family
The world's longest-reigning monarch, who died Thursday at age 88, was revered by his subjects as a demigod and father figure. He held no formal political power but was seen as an anchor of stability who has stepped to the forefront at crucial moments of Thai history. He was 18 when he was named king in 1946, and married Sirikit Kitiyakara, a beautiful Thai aristocrat he met initially in Paris, in 1950.
Canadian Dies After Falling From Zipline in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — A Canadian tourist died Saturday after falling from a zipline in the northern province of Chiang Mai.
Plan to Track All Foreigners – Not Just Tourists – By SIM Cards Moves...
BANGKOK — A plan to require all foreigners in Thailand to use a special SIM card that can track their location will be reviewed by authorities Tuesday afternoon.
Obese Cops Sent to Fat Boot Camp for ‘Belly Destruction’
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Porky policemen will be forced to work off their accumulated stores of bubble tea and durian at a special belly-adjustment camp...
I Went to a Bangkok Hotel to Hear Apocalyptic Alien Prophecies
t only took stepping into the brown-carpeted conference room of a grungy Bangkok hotel to enter a dimension of belief where aliens not only exist (and think we're stupid) but communicate with a select few Thais over the psychic plane.
International Flights May Resume By September: Aviation Chief
BANGKOK — International flights are likely to resume as late as September, a top civilian aviation regulator said Wednesday.