Couple Says Sorry to Goddess for Racy Photoshoot
NAKHON SAWAN — A couple were fined Monday for taking photos showing a woman’s tattooed buttocks near a shrine dedicated to the goddess Guan Yin.
Trash Dumped by Bangkokians Washes Up on Bang Sean Beach
CHONBURI — The mayor of a tourist seaside town on Tuesday said city officials are cleaning up litter at Bang Saen beach after a British blogger posted photos of beach trash there, which soon went viral on social media.
GDP Expected to Shrink by 10% in Virus-Stricken 2020
BANGKOK — A major bank said the Thai GDP may shrink by as much as 10.3 percent this year due to economic woes caused by the coronavirus.
North Korea Says Unwilling for More Talks With U.S.
PYONGYANG (Xinhua) — The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is unwilling to talk face to face with the United States and urged South Korea to stay away from meddling in Pyongyang's affairs, a senior DPRK diplomat reaffirmed on Tuesday.
Man in Famous 9/11 Photo Dies From COVID-19 in Florida
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man photographed fleeing smoke and debris as the south tower of the World Trade Center crumbled just a block away on Sept. 11, 2001, has died from coronavirus, his family said.
U.S. Tell Int’l Students to Leave If Universities Go Online-Only
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday announced that international students may have to leave the United States if their universities switch to online-only courses for the fall 2020 semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
20 Mil. Thais to Spend On Domestic Tourism in Rest of 2020
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — One-third of Thailand's population, accounting for no less than 20 million Thais, is forecast to take leisure trips within the country during the second half of this year, said an executive academic on Sunday.
Botched Raid in Deep South Left 1 Officer Dead
PATTANI — Police on Friday said a security officer was killed during a search operation in Pattani province.
Hear That Thunder Rumbling? Brace for a Week of Rain
BANGKOK — That sound of fireworks going off on Independence Day could very well be a thunderstorm coming your way. And it won't stop there. Expect almost a week of rain, Thai meteorologists said Friday.
Chula Says No Plan to Demolish Scala – For Now
BANGKOK — Chulalongkorn University on Thursday disputes reports that a popular theatre on its land will be razed to the ground after the lease contract comes to an end next week.
