Biden Wins White House, Vowing New Direction for Divided U.S.
The Associated Press declares Joe Biden the winner of a grueling campaign for the American presidency.
Divine Desperation: Thai Airways Sells Nonstop ‘Holy Flight’
BANGKOK — Thai Airways is selling a pilgrimage flight that will let you “visit” 99 holy Buddhist sites around the country, but don’t expect to land at any of them.
Court Rejects Request to Arrest Embassy Rally Leaders
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Thursday turned down a request by the police to arrest five pro-democracy activists responsible for Monday’s march to the German Embassy.
Vendor Attacks Schoolgirl for Not Standing Up for National Anthem
AYUTTHAYA — A woman was charged with assault Wednesday after she attacked a highschool student in Ayutthaya province for not standing up during the National Anthem, police said.
‘Bin Banluerit’ Leaves Charity to Fight ‘Evil Anti-Monarchists’
BANGKOK — A celeb known for his fundraising efforts to help rural communities struck by natural disasters said Monday he has left...
‘Hiso’ Police Capt. Kills Fishball Seller in Hit-and-Run
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said results of an alcohol and drug test of a police officer who killed a fishball seller in a hit-and-run would take “weeks.”
‘Soi Dog’ Charity Founder Awarded British Chivalry Order
PHUKET — The founder of an organization responsible for rescuing stray animals and drafting Thailand’s first ever animal welfare law received a prestigious award from the British monarchy earlier this month, though the man himself played down his own role in a recent interview.
Court Overturns Order to Shut Down 4 Online Media Sites
BANGKOK — The Criminal Court on Wednesday afternoon repealed a government order to close down a TV channel who’s been broadcasting live coverage of the student-led protests.
39 Chinese Are Thailand’s 1st Foreign Tourists in 7 Months
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes Tuesday by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.
Fast and Furious Food: Protesters Baffled by Speed of Cart Vendors
BANGKOK — At nearly every venue marked for protests, kilometers ahead of the press, activists – and light years ahead of the police – are none other than hawkers of fried chicken, fish balls, and sausages.
