UNHCR Says No Comment on Activist’s Abduction
BANGKOK — The Bangkok chapter of the United Nations’ agency on refugee rights on Monday declined to comment on the alleged abduction of a Thai asylum seeker in Cambodia.
‘Black Lives Matter’ Goes Online in Thailand, Call for End of Racism
BANGKOK — A group of Thais and foreigners in Bangkok staged a virtual protest on Sunday in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the ongoing anti-racism protests in the United States.
Netizens See Hypocrisy in Celebs’ Call of ‘Black Lives Matter’
BANGKOK — Celebrities who join the growing online support for anti-racism protests in the U.S. came under fire Thursday for their perceived silence over injustice at home.
Thais Mock 158,000 Baht Gucci ‘Granny Wear’ Dress
BANGKOK — Need to make a trip to the temple to make merit, or a walk down the Gucci runway? One outfit’s got you covered for both – for 158,000 baht.
Google Celebrates Thailand’s 1st Woman Doctor
BANGKOK — Thailand’s first female doctor was born 122 years ago today, and her legacy is celebrated by a Google Doodle unique to the kingdom.
True Online Admits Blocking PornHub in Thailand
BANGKOK — True Online said Monday it restricted access to PornHub website, drawing ridicule from netizens.
100+ Plastics Spent on a Single 14-Day State Quarantine
BANGKOK — A resident of a state quarantine facility said he was shocked to see more than 100 plastic containers used for his 14-day isolation.
AIS Denies Privacy Breaches After Internet Use Leaked
BANGKOK — AIS moved to secure its online database that leaked 8.3 billion internet records of its users, security researchers said Monday.
Gov’t Online English Lesson Ridiculed for Multiple Errors
BANGKOK — An online English learning class broadcasted by the government was met with ridicule on social media Wednesday for the teacher’s serial mispronunciations.
‘Crying Cabbie’ Ran Off With 8 Mil. Baht Donated by Netizens
SAMUT PRAKAN — It was meant to be an uplifting story of humanity coming together during the time of pandemic: 8 million baht donated to an elderly taxi driver crying in front of camera because he was left all alone with no job.
