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Telling fortunes 'a nice little earner'
Roger Crutchley, Published on 26/05/2024
» A recent Thai news story concerned a man nabbed in an online fortune-telling scam. He would inform customers suffering from misfortune that their situation would dramatically improve if for a small fee he made a few prayers on his "direct line" to the deities in heaven.
The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
New ban puts homeless in jeopardy
News, Published on 10/08/2023
» Once the winner of a six-million-baht lottery prize, Uan, whose last name is not disclosed, ended up homeless on Ratchadamnoen Avenue when her money dried up.
Unseen Thailand
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 04/02/2022
» Have you ever wondered why having your hair cut on Wednesday is considered a bad omen in Thai culture? What if Thais embraced their honey complexions instead of whitening it? How did the lottery become a national pastime? We've collected untold stories from Thai history that may make you go "huh!".
'People Go' marchers head for Korat's Pak Chong
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 21/02/2021
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Demonstrators from the "People Go" group -- currently on a 247-kilometre march from Nakhon Ratchasima to Government House in Bangkok -- will on Sunday night stay overnight at the Pak Chong district town.
Mother accused of assaulting her son
News, Published on 10/02/2021
» Student unrest: At least a hundred Ratsadon group protesters gathered at Pathumwan intersection in the capital yesterday evening after the Criminal Court denied bail to four of their key members charged with lese majeste.
Army keeps eye on Thammasat University ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» Military personnel have been brought in to provide security at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus in Bangkok while His Majesty the King presides over a two-day graduation ceremony which ends on Saturday.
New police charges target 16 rally leaders
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/09/2020
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau is preparing multiple charges against 16 leaders of the anti-government demonstration in Bangkok last weekend.
Prayut's future written in stars
News, Published on 12/09/2020
» Astrologers say Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration will have its toughest time yet from now until the middle of next month or the beginning of November.
Stop and smell the miang kam
B Magazine, Published on 22/12/2019
» The number of traditional Thai snacks has sadly diminished over time. One old favourite, miang kam, is a savoury snack that requires meticulous skill to prepare. Its many ingredients are, however, readily available in the kitchen to achieve the perfect balance of flavours.