A ‘Toy Protest’ Has Broken Out. We Spoke to the Woman Who Came Up...
BANGKOK — Ironman, Pikachu, Little Prince and Puss in the Boots were out in force again for a second day today, holding placards urging the public to reject the junta’s constitution draft when it’s put to vote in August.
TV Presenter Marries Boyfriend, Slammed With Internet Homophobia
BANGKOK — While many congratulated a well-known television host’s decision to go public with his gay marriage this week, notions of LGBT tolerance were crushed by a wash of homophobic comments unleashed online.
Man Filmed Beating Girlfriend Arrested
BANGKOK — A man seen physically abusing his partner aboard a Bangkok bus in a viral video was arrested yesterday and charged with physical...
‘Jack Dekfarang’ Apologizes For Taxi Rant Which Riled Phuket
PHUKET — An expat and online personality whose rant about a Phuket tuk-tuk grabbed wide attention was called in by the authorities Monday to deliver a Thai-language mea culpa for getting it wrong.
Taxi Driver Loses His License for 3 Months for Road Rage Attack (Video)
BANGKOK — A taxi driver who kicked and jumped on foreigner's car before appearing to attempt to run him over in a viral video...
Gun-Toting Man in Road Rage Video Definitely ‘Not a Cop,’ Cops Say
BANGKOK — Police said the man who identified himself as a police captain and threatened another motorist with what looked to be a gun Thursday morning was in fact not a cop.
Facebookers Denied Bail Again, Despite Million-Baht Bond Money
BANGKOK — Two people accused of insulting the monarchy in private chat messages were denied bail a fifth time yesterday, despite offering to post a million baht bond.
Maxim Cover Models Falsely Named as Sex Workers
BANGKOK — Models for a popular men’s magazine were unamused to see themselves in a message shared described as sex workers from a brothel recently raided by authorities and have filed a complaint with police.
Passengers Seethe After Thai Airways Aborts Second Flight This Week
BANGKOK — Passengers complained they were left sitting two hours inside a Thai Airways jet after it aborted its flight from Phuket to Bangkok, prompting some to book new tickets as soon as they were allowed off the plane.
New Ministry-Approved Dress for Mrs. Thailand Revealed
BANGKOK — Mrs. Thailand’s new-and-approved national costume was revealed Monday.
