Chonburi Man Beaten by Mob Over Royal Defamation
CHONBURI — A man was hauled out of his bedroom by a mob Tuesday, beaten and forced to apologize to a portrait of His...
Singers, Artists Post Tributes to Late King
BANGKOK — Singers and artists have gotten busy lamenting the death of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol and sharing it online.
Netizens Instructed to Report ‘Inappropriate Content’ by ISPs
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission has urged internet service providers and netizens to report “inappropriate content” on social media in the wake of the His Majesty the King’s death.
Ultra-Royalists Guilt-Shame People Who Don’t Wear Mourning Black
BANGKOK — The colors that once polarized Thailand were red and yellow. Now, as the nation enters its year of mourning, the division appears...
Photos of Faltering But Dedicated Royal Procession Guard Go Viral
BANGKOK — Photos of a naval officer nearly fainting as he stood guard near the motorcade carrying His Majesty the Late King’s body Friday evening have gone viral on social media, drawing praise for his perseverance.
Celebrities Mourn Death of King Bhumibol
BANGKOK — Thai and international celebrities posted their condolences on social media Thursday after news broke on the passing of King Bhumibol.
Netizens Flood Social Media With Pink and Yellow
Thais were flooding social media with an outpouring of love and concern Thursday for HM King after news of his health condition reached the general public.
Thanks to Internet, Poor Elderly Man Becomes Millionaire
BURIRAM — On Tuesday, 72-year-old Paen Paewpongsong was penniless after losing his 15,000 baht life savings. By Friday, he was a millionaire thanks to donations from strangers throughout the realm who heard about his plight from the news.
Internet Observes Joshua Wong Deportation With Savory Memes
BANGKOK — Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement and its associated memes may have sailed past Thailand back in 2014, but its teenage leader was briefly the center of attention on social media this week, thanks to his deportation on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
7-Eleven Apologizes for Sign Taunting Poser Vegetarians
BANGKOK — The Vegetarian Festival kicks off today with an apology from the conglomerate that owns Thailand’s ubiquitous 7-Eleven stores for a sign telling customers to stay away from meat-free food unless their hearts are truly pure.
