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Animals
Dogs resort to eating dead owner in Bangkok house
Over two dozen dogs were found locked in a Bangkok house, having resorted to eating the remains of their deceased owner, 62-year-old Attapol...
Ryan General
Crime
Vietnamese tourists fatally poisoned in Bangkok hotel
Six Vietnamese tourists, including two Vietnamese American dual citizens, were found dead in a locked hotel room at the Grand Hyatt Erawan i...
Events
Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebration Songkran sees millions of revelers
Millions of Thais and tourists partook in festivities in Bangkok over the weekend as Thailand kicked off its traditional New Year celebratio...
Bryan Ke
Thai officials arrest 6 for trying to smuggle 87 wild animals in luggage
Thailand’s Customs Department arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle 87 wild ...
Michelle De Pacina
Asia
Thai lawmaker says more Thai students ‘should consider US’ as Vietnamese lead in study abroad
Suchatvee Suwansawat, a notable member of Thailand’s Democrat Party, continued his call for the government to help Thai youth as the latest ...
Entertainment
Watch: Stadium full of Singaporean fans sing with Coldplay after piano fail
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin shared a wonderful moment with Singaporean fans after their band suffered a technical issue during their kick...
Over 1,000 animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangkok
Thai authorities rescued more than 1,000 animals following a successful intervention on illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangkok that resulte...
Thailand-bound ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 reveals cast members
“The White Lotus” has named six new cast members for its third season set in Thailand. Meet the cast: The new stars of “The White Lotus” inc...
Carl Samson
News
Thai man wrongfully arrested after friend used his ID to evade jail
A Thai man was wrongfully arrested after his friend borrowed his identity to avoid prison. What started it all: The friend, only identified ...
Car collision in Thailand miraculously saves Chinese woman from kidnapper
A miraculous car collision reportedly saved a Chinese woman from a kidnap-ransom scheme in Thailand on Thursday. Key details: The victim, a ...
Food
Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger
A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...
Editorial Staff
Popular TikToker who teaches English in Thailand arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor
Rockwell reportedly told the victim she had to keep their relationship a secret until she turned 18 ...
Social Media
Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper becomes TikTok star
A street cleaner in Bangkok is quickly gaining popularity online for being the “most beautiful road sweeper” in Thailand. Key de...
Controversial livestreamer confronted by enraged Japanese-speaking woman in Bangkok
A controversial Kick livestreamer was recently confronted by an enraged Japanese-speaking woman while livestreaming in Bangkok. Key details:...
Thai cave rescue hero dies of cancer at 58
Narongsak Osottanakorn, the Thai official who oversaw the dramatic cave rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach in 2018, has died at the ag...
Bangkok restaurant’s 50-year-old soup goes viral
A video of a Bangkok restaurant has gone viral on Instagram for its special soup that has been continuously simmering for almost 50 years. U...
Iris Jung
Culture
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to exp...
Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo eateries rule list of 50 best restaurants in Asia
Thailand secured the most number of entries at the 2023 Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards, including the very top spot taken by an eatery in...
Thai man goes viral for traveling with his 11 cats in a sidecar motorcycle
Choowong Thepkoh, a 65-year-old man from Thailand, recently embarked on a nearly five-hour journey with his 11 cats using a sidecar motorcyc...
Ines Shin
Thai woman accused of fatal hit-and-run of Michigan student receives $1 million bond
The Thai woman who fled to Bangkok after allegedly hitting a Michigan State University student with her car and leaving him for dead has rec...
Cambodian American man allegedly confesses to murdering woman over $18,000 debt
A Cambodian American man was taken into custody for the alleged murder of a woman during an argument over money. Moul Net, 68, is accused of...
Fugitive Thai drug lord arrested despite multiple surgeries to become ‘handsome Korean man’
A fugitive drug lord in Thailand who evaded authorities for months by transforming himself to pass as a Korean man was finally arrested by t...
Thai woman accused of fatal hit-and-run of Michigan student agrees to return to US
The Thai woman who fled to Thailand after being accused of hitting a Michigan university student with her car and leaving him for dead has a...
Bangkok police apologize after officers charged with extorting Taiwanese actor
An investigation found that seven Bangkok police officers allegedly extorted Taiwanese actor Charlene An while she visited Thailand’s capita...
Business
Jack Ma spotted in Thailand just before Ant Group announced he would give up control
Before you read: Founder Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group Jack Ma resigns from influential China business group months ...
Economy
Thai man refuses government help, lives in tree for 3 years
A 38-year-old Thai man has lived in a tree for three years out of embarrassment. Known as Charlie, the man is currently living in a tree in ...
Red Lobster opens its first restaurant in Thailand
Red Lobster has made its way to Bangkok for the first time in an effort to expand in Asia. The branch has a capacity of 70 diners and is l...
Khier Casino
Bangkok wants to become ‘Silicon Valley of food tech’ through anti-hunger project
Dr. Pun-Arj Chairatana, executive director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, said the agency aims to make the country the “kitchen ...
Memes
Golden retriever puppy in Bangkok gets mugshot and ‘charged’ for getting lost
An adorable golden retriever puppy in Bangkok was taken to the police station and “charged” with getting lost after parting ways from home...
Rebecca Moon
Thai man cremates his wife’s body after keeping it in his home for 21 years
Chan Chanwatcharakarn, a 72-year-old retired military officer, had his wife’s body cremated on Saturday after having kept it in a coffin in...
Condom-themed cafe in Thailand offers diners free condoms to promote safe sex
Coffee & Condoms cafe and Cabbages & Condoms restaurant have gone viral for using condoms as decoration to raise awareness about fa...
Film & TV
Netflix releases trailer for docuseries ‘Midnight Asia: Eat. Dance. Dream.’
Netflix Philippines released a trailer for the streaming platform’s upcoming “Midnight Asia” docuseries, which explores the vibrant undergr...
Elizabeth Lee
Thailand
Visitors flock to ‘penis park’ in Thailand for selfies and to make wishes for well-endowed partners
A park in Thailand, where visitors are encouraged to hug massive penis statues and pray to them to find a well-endowed partner, has gained m...
Foreign Woman Does Impromptu Yoga Session Inside a McDonald’s in Thailand
Customers at a McDonald’s store in Thailand were bewildered when a female foreigner who suddenly decided to have an impromptu yoga session i...
People in Bangkok are Posting Photos of What Pollution is Reportedly Doing to Them
Images of Bangkok residents allegedly coughing up blood and suffering nosebleeds due to the city’s pollution crisis have emerged on so...
Bangkok’s Insane Pollution Forces Over 400 Schools to Shut Down
Over 400 schools in Thailand were forced to close on Wednesday to protect children from the haze of toxic smog that has covered the city for...
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