Prayuth Drops Valentine’s Single ‘Diamond Heart’
BANGKOK — Not to be confused with the Lady Gaga single of the same name, a song written by junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha went viral Wednesday to the derision of netizens.
Mourners Remain at Siriraj, Some Hope For Miracle (Photos)
BANGKOK — Hours after the death of His Majesty the King Bhumibol was announced Thursday evening, many despairing Thais remained at Siriraj Hospital to mourn.
Thai Princess Saves Christmas With Amazing Dance Videos
BANGKOK — Princess Ubolratana wished people a Merry Christmas this week in a series of widely hailed, viral videos one must see to believe.
Rhino Horn Smugglers Had Police Escort at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Video)
BANGKOK — When two women, one arriving from Vietnam and another from Cambodia, attempted to waltz through a customs checkpoint at Bangkok’s international airport with illegal rhino horns in their luggage on Friday, they almost succeeded.
Chula Professors Tackle Student Trying to Leave Initiation (Video)
BANGKOK — Students who attempted to leave a freshmen initiation ceremony Thursday afternoon at Chulalongkorn University were tackled by professors, some of whom then tried to take the phones away from students who filmed the incident.
Math Teacher Under Investigation for Slapping Schoolgirls
PATHUM THANI — A 59-year-old math teacher faces disciplinary action after a video spread showing him smacking schoolgirls in front of the classroom.
Three Arrested Over Brutal Beating of British Family
HUA HIN — Police said today that three Thai men have been charged for assaulting a family of British tourists in the resort town of Hua Hin during the Songkran festival. A fourth is still at large.
Family Man Shoots Teen Dead After Parking Dispute
CHONBURI — A teen boy was shot dead Saturday after he and his friend attacked a 50-year-old man over a parking conflict.
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Students Appalled by Haphazard Forced Cut (Video)
KANCHANABURI — A teacher presses a ruler onto the nape of a student’s neck while the other crudely shears five inches of her straight...
Watch as This Bangkok Taxi Meter Goes Turbo Mode (Video)
BANGKOK — A woman who claims she fell victim to the latest “turbo taxi” scam in east Bangkok posted a video online of what appears to be a suspiciously hyperactive taxi meter.