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Nazi pair in mall cause stir
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2019
» Photos of two men wearing Nazi uniforms at a shopping mall New Year event drew condemnation from the Israeli embassy yesterday.
Outrage after child pees in temple
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2024
» Tourism and Sports Minister Sermsak Pongpanit has blamed a foreign couple for letting their child urinate in public inside the Grand Palace.
Tinder ad offends women
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/03/2024
» The popular dating app Tinder has met its match in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the form of angry local women complaining about a billboard ad that compares them to tasty food.
Bangkok governor’s son apologises for anti-MFP rant
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2023
» The son of Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has apologised for an online tirade against the Move Forward Party, in which he called its supporters “bratty teenagers”, among other things.
Khao San '420' parties cancelled
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2023
» The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.
Mass haircut punishment spurs probe
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2023
» Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong has instructed state agencies to launch a probe into a school director and a teacher who allegedly cut students' hair as punishment for violating haircut rules in Phetchabun.
Khao San New Year countdown cancelled
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/12/2022
» The New Year’s Eve countdown on Khao San Road will be cancelled in light of the current “fragile” mood, but entertainment venues in the popular tourist hangout will be open as usual.
CNN reporters leave Thailand after controversial report
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/10/2022
» Two CNN reporters left Thailand on Monday after their visas were withdrawn following their report on the preschool mass shooting which caused controversy.
University president resigns over air hostess pictures
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2022
» Silapakorn University president Chaicharn Thavaravej resigned on Monday after photos of female aircrew posted on his Facebook account stirred a public outcry.
Miss Universe Thailand accused of flag abuse
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/11/2021
» Police action has been sought against Miss Universe Thailand Anchilee Scott-Kemmis for standing on what looks like a Thai flag in a picture featured online.