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  • THAILAND

    More hospital time for Thaksin

    News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/12/2023

    » Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been allowed by the Department of Corrections (DoC) to stay on at the Police General Hospital as he marked 120 days on Friday of receiving medical treatment there.

  • LIFE

    Bangkok aglow

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2020

    » The Bangkok metropolitan area has been in a state of continual change. Gravel roads turned to concrete. Large empty fields replaced with tall buildings and luxurious malls. Public transportation such as the BTS, MRT and buses have been extended to reach people in remote areas. And once friendly people with smiles, Thai people now prefer to look at their smartphone rather than paying attention to others.

  • LIFE

    Another day in paradise

    Life, Published on 27/02/2020

    » 'Khon Thai?"

  • THAILAND

    Fridge murderer suspect's money trail a dead giveaway

    News, Published on 05/11/2019

    » An intensive five-day police search paid off after a suspected murderer blew his cover by going on a spending spree while on the run.

  • THAILAND

    Top 5 social media stories of the year

    News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017

    » The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.

  • TRAVEL

    Film festival

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/03/2019

    » The 7th Thailand International Film Destination Festival has been kicked off to promote the country as a top destination for film locations.

  • TRAVEL

    New Chon Buri zoo zone

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/08/2017

    » The zone is home to 45 animals in 13 categories, including red-shanked douc langurs, yellow-throated marten, Malayan gharial, Malayan tapir and Siamese fireback pheasant. There are also many types of trees and plants of tropical rainforest, dry evergreen forest and mixed deciduous forest.

  • TRAVEL

    No to imported alms

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2018

    » Imported snacks are banned from alms offering in Luang Prabang. Giving alms to monks is a popular activity for tourists when visiting the old capital listed as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

  • LIFE

    Sisters are doin' it for themselves

    Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/06/2017

    » Call it teen power. Or the epitome of kawaii culture. Or a great marketing idea. Some may also detect a strange, Lolita-tinted vibe. But with their own TV, anime and manga series, as well as the record for "highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold", AKB48, with 48 members, are a long-standing Japanese idol girl-group known for their super-cute style and catchy tunes. It has been described as a national phenomenon in its country of origin, with a devoted fanbase that has followed the band's songs and merchandise since its inception over a decade ago in 2005.

  • TRAVEL

    Ride to Khong's Legendary

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/10/2015

    » The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will organise "Ride to Khong's Legendary", the road bicycle race through four provinces along the Mekong River, from Oct 29 to Nov 1. The aim is to promote sport tourism and to see the potential to organise the event as an annual international bicycle race, according to TAT chief Yuthasak Supasorn. TAT invested about 13 million baht in the event, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants.

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