Govt Backtracks From Threatening Facebook, Again
BANGKOK — Telecommunications regulators said Wednesday they decided to drop an ultimatum given to top foreign online platforms after finding flaws in their own...
Gov’t Committee Weighs Asking Facebook to Link Thai IDs
BANGKOK — Members of the junta-appointed reform committee said Tuesday that social media users need stricter identity verification methods to deter them from using it inappropriately.
Junta Romanticized in ‘Love Missions’ Military Drama
BANGKOK — A military-themed romantic soap opera premiered Saturday, inaugurating three months of the television show, which a mass media expert said is an attempt by the military government to rebrand itself and regain public popularity.
Cop Who Hugged Knife-Wielding Man in Viral Video Speaks Out
BANGKOK — When a man erupted into a police station brandishing a knife, Senior Sgt. Maj. Anirut Malee did not reach for his sidearm or tackle down the assailant.
This Woman Eats Food, and Millions Tune in to Watch Her Do It
BANGKOK — Most people probably wouldn’t sit in front of their computers to watch someone eat for several minutes. But millions seem to be willing to see one Korean woman enjoy her meals again and again – so much so, that one of her videos has amassed more than 18 millions views.
Advertisers Squeezed by Govt Ultimatum to Facebook, YouTube, Netflix
BANGKOK — Telecommunication regulators called on top online advertisers Thursday to boycott three foreign platforms if they don’t register with the government by next month.
Dog Rescued After Falling Onto BTS Rail (Video)
BANGKOK — A dog on Wednesday night spent a few hours trapped on the BTS Skytrain rail before it was finally rescued after operating...
Bangkok Computer Expo Swept Up by Digital Gold Rush
BANGKOK — Thousands flocked to a computer expo over the weekend to snatch up components to mine online money.
Thais Celebrate Sunthorn Phu, ‘Shakespeare of Thailand’ (Photos)
BANGKOK — Monday marks the birthday of one of Thailand’s canonical figures of poetry and literature – and Thai netizens are composing tweet-length poems in his honor.
Line Theme Park to Open in Bangkok
BANGKOK — The text-messaging service Line plans to inaugurate an indoor digital theme park in Thailand's capital, seeking to squeeze maximum advantage from its popularity in the country, its second biggest market after Japan.
