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  • THAILAND

    Erawan bombing defendant: 'I'm not an animal'

    Reuters, Published on 17/05/2016

    » One of two ethnic Uighur Muslims from China accused of involvement in the deadly bombing at the Erawan shrine last year broke down in front of the cameras on Tuesday as he made his way into a Bangkok court.

  • THAILAND

    19 killed, 123 hurt as bomb blast rocks Bangkok tourist attraction

    Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2015

    » A bomb explosion inside one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions killed at least 19 people and injured 123 others – mostly foreign tourists – on Monday.

  • OPINION

    Tell truth on terrorism

    News, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2015

    » Last week's arrest of a suspect in the Ratchaprasong bombing murders also rekindled a recurring controversy. It is the use and actual definition of terrorism. Serious and informed minds have tackled this argument for decades. Some senior authorities have argued since the bomb exploded at the Erawan shrine on Aug 17 that the atrocity was not terrorism. This only raises another question: If it was not terrorism, what was it?

  • BUSINESS

    Resilience of Thai tourism after disaster strikes

    Business, Published on 04/09/2015

    » The Ratchaprasong bombing on Aug 17 took the country and the world by surprise. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Thailand too is a victim since authorities have noted the bombers intended to damage tourism and the economy. The extent of the harm done to tourism is what we will examine today.

  • THAILAND

    Police after Ratchaprasong bomb suspect

    Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2015

    » Police are going after a man believed to be involved in deadly bombing at Erawan Shrine in Ratchaprasong intersection on Monday which killed 20 people and injured 125.

  • THAILAND

    Cabbie says shrine bomber 'a foreigner'

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2015

    » A 44-year-old male taxi driver who drove the Erawan shrine bomb suspect last Monday told police the yellow-shirted suspect was a "foreigner", an informed source said yesterday.

  • THAILAND

    Dancer in the light

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/08/2015

    » Kanyanan Jittreenit performs traditional Thai dance for a living. It's a relatively safe job, unless you perform at the Erawan Shrine. Though rare, there are a few occupational hazards for <i>nang ram</i> -- female dancers -- at this world-famous, four-faced Lord Brahma shrine on the corner of Ratchaprasong intersection, a site of many political demonstrations and, most recently, a bomb attack.

  • LIFE

    Horror haunts

    Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/10/2019

    » For countless generations, superstitions have loomed large in the Thai psyche, often interweaving themselves into hundreds of horrifying tales, both factual and fictitious. Regardless of one's inclination to believe in them, there is no denying that a few real-life events in our fine city send shivers down the spine. Guru has listed places in the city with purported paranormal activity and macabre pasts. If you dare to experience them, you have been warned: proceed with caution.

  • LIFE

    In musical tribute

    Life, Published on 25/10/2016

    » After the passing of His Majesty the King, several pop singers have released songs reflecting their grief. From rap to rock and ballads, we take a look at some of the most memorable

  • BUSINESS

    Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot

    Business, Published on 07/09/2015

    » Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.

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