Trees Cut, Moved to Make Way for Grand Palace Tourist Tunnel
BANGKOK — Dozens of trees near the Grand Palace were cut, moved, or shorn of its branches earlier this week to make way for construction of an underpass.
National Park Waterfalls Closes Doors to Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in the western province of Kanchanaburi became the latest attraction to shut its doors to foreigners.
Police Charge Woman for Patricide, Stabbing Genitals
BANGKOK — A woman accused of stabbing her father to death was charged with homicide, police said Wednesday.
Thailand Strives to Find New Foreign Investment Incentives
BANGKOK, June 16 (Xinhua) — Thai Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said Tuesday that he had already instructed the Board of Investment (BoI) to redesign incentive packages to lure businesses and manufacturers to relocate their factories in Thailand.
Famous Feline of ‘a Street Cat Named Bob’ Dies at 14-Ish
LONDON (AP) — Bob, a cat whose relationship with the recovering heroin addict who adopted him inspired the book and film “A Street Cat Named Bob,” has died. He was at least 14.
Facebook Aims to Help Voters, but Won’t Block Trump Misinfo
Facebook is launching a widespread effort to boost U.S. voter turnout and provide authoritative information about voting — just as it doubles down on its policy allowing politicians like President Donald Trump to post false information on the same subject.
Beijing Adds More Measures to Curb New Outbreak
BEIJING (AP) — Beijing reported a slight increase in new coronavirus cases Wednesday as it fights a new outbreak with strict measures aimed at reducing human contact and the chances of a new wave of infections across the country.
Entrepreneur Connects Michelin Bistros to Those in Need
BANGKOK (AP) — Natalie Bin Narkprasert’s business was in Paris. But she was locked down by COVID-19 restrictions and stuck in Thailand.
SpySat? Air Force to Launch Its 1st Satellite This Week
BANGKOK — Thailand will launch its first military satellite into space this week, the air force announced today.
Contractor Defends Tearing Down 120-Yr-Old Trading Post
PHRAE — The demolition of a Colonial-style building in Phrae province left netizens seething with anger on Tuesday, though a contractor responsible said it will be rebuilt in full.
