Rural Temple Statues of Magical Beasts Melt Hearts, Inspire Fanart
KHON KAEN — While Chinese dragons inspire awe and Greek centaurs represent mysterious wisdom for centuries, Thai mythical creatures have the power to make the internet squeal.
Tycoon Urges Parents to Disown Children Who Join Protest
PHRAE — Some hardline monarchy supporters are praising a businesswoman who called for parents to disown their children if they attended pro-democracy protests.
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Book Discounted Buffets in Bangkok Through This App
BANGKOK — There’s an app that helps you gorge gourmet buffets for less as a pat-on-the-back for getting through this century’s annus horribilis.
Future in the Cards: Thai Politics Reimagined in Tarot Symbolism
BANGKOK — Flip over The Empress card – it’s a young female student protest leader. Wheel of Fortune becomes the replica of the missing 1932 revolution plaque. The High Priestess is a bald Buddhist nun. Three of Cups pays homage to an ‘alliance’ with activists in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Survey: 4/5 Thais Play Video Games, Highest Ratio in ASEAN
BANGKOK — Four out of five Thais are gamers – the highest ratio in Southeast Asia region – with smartphone gaming the most popular platform in the country, a report said.
A Royal Loy Krathong/Halloween Spook From Princess Ubolratana
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King’s elder sister posted a photo on her Instagram in which she can be seen celebrating both Halloween and Loy Krathong at the same time.
Royalists Send 18,200 Baht to Woman Who Slapped Schoolgirl
BANGKOK — A woman charged with assault for slapping a schoolgirl who sat through the National Anthem on Thursday received a donation as large as many Thais’ monthly salaries from pro-establishment netizens.
Voyeurs Are Selling Photos of Women at the Protest Online
BANGKOK — A social media page has been taking photos of women at the protest without their consent and selling them on an online platform.
Curry, Iced Coffee, CIA: A Guide to Thai Protest Vocab
BANGKOK — “Spicy Curry, quick! The Iced Coffee is coming.”
Overseas Thai Students Condemn Crackdown on Protesters
BANGKOK — A number of Thai students studying abroad are voicing their condemnation of Friday’s crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and urging the government to consider reform demands made by the movement.
