Group Drops ‘Ultraman Buddha’ Charges, But Sees Larger Conspiracy
BANGKOK — Hardline Buddhists on Monday they withdrew charges of religious sabotage against a student who depicted Buddha as a Japanese superhero in her now-viral paintings, but vowed legal prosecution will continue.
Ubon Floods: Death Toll Reaches 33, Including Rescue Worker
UBON RATCHATHANI — Nearly a month of flooding in the Isaan region has claimed 33 lives, including that of a rescue volunteer, the disaster...
Pope Francis to Visit Thailand on Nov. 20 to 23
BANGKOK — Pope Francis' visit to Thailand is going ahead from Nov. 20 to 23, the Apolistic Nuncio of the Holy See announced Friday...
Officials Hope Mu Koh Ang Thong Makes ASEAN Heritage List
SURAT THANI — Marine officials are hopeful Friday that efforts to reduce plastic use on the tourist islands of Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan,...
Abbot Raped Teen for Five Years, Refuses to Exit Monkhood
BURIRAM — An abbot who confessed to serially raping a teenager over a period of five years until she fell pregnant is refusing to...
Bones at Nat’l Park Belong to Missing Karen Activist: DSI
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation said Tuesday that bone fragments of a Karen community rights activist missing since 2014 have been found.
At a...
10% There: Singapore–London Last Overland Journey Makes Pitstop in Bangkok
A tenth of the way along its drive from Singapore to London, The Last Expedition’s team of eight said Monday that they’re feeling fine – despite rainstorms and a lack of air conditioning.
Second Storm to Shower Isaan and Much of Thailand Today
BANGKOK — Isaan and Bangkok should expect more heavy rain Monday as a new storm approaches Hainan in China.
Just after tropical storm Podul left...
King’s Consort to Help Lead Prison Charity
BANGKOK — A royal consort of His Majesty the King was named Friday as a deputy adviser of a charity organization aimed to improve well-being of prison inmates.
This Simple Shop Might Offer Bangkok’s Best Banh Mi
Hidden away in the Thai capital, a cheerful Thai-Filipino might be serving the best banh mi you’ll ever eat.
