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Ex-National Office of Buddhism boss, actors to join temple saga
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Actors, comedians, musicians and the former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) are on the list of witnesses to be grilled in connection with the financial dealings of Phra Alongkot, the disgraced ex-abbot of Phrabat Namphu Temple in Lop Buri.
Moo Deng zoo invites people to name capybara triplets
News, Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo is inviting animal fans to help choose the names of three new capybara pups, with three lucky voters each winning one of the zoo’s licensed capybara dolls.
Many faces of Olympic triumph
News, Howard Chua-Eoan, Published on 15/08/2024
» I was a messy Olympics fan. During the Games in Paris, I rooted for several national delegations. Because I was born in the Philippines, I cheered for the Filipinos. I'm ethnic Chinese, so I was thrilled by the achievements of China, Hong Kong and, uhm, Chinese Taipei. I'm an American citizen, so I'm happy when Team USA is No 1 (or 2 or 3). I live in London, so whenever the UK medalled, I experienced frissons of delight.
Coming out swinging
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/10/2022
» The emergence of the so-called "middle-path" parties in the lead-up to the next general election could play a significant role in deciding which major player can muster enough support to form the next government, critics have said.
Prawit defends Netflix comedian
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/10/2022
» Comedian Udom "Nose" Taepanich's latest standup special has rubbed some government supporters the wrong way, but Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is urging the public to take it as entertainment.
Joking aside, it's time for a quick groan
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/08/2022
» The news has been rather gloomy lately and it feels like an appropriate time for some light relief. What better than to check out which jokes from stand-up comedians were voted the funniest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes tomorrow. Unfortunately this year's offerings are either not particularly funny or I can't understand them. Perhaps I'm getting too ancient to appreciate modern wit. Anyway prepare yourself for a few quick groans.
It all began with Rhett and Scarlett
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/03/2022
» With the Oscars upon us this weekend it seems an apt time to recall choice lines from past films.
Entertainers register for govt aid plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2022
» With another 74,780 nightlife industry workers receiving their 5,000 baht in assistance pay from the Social Security Office (SSO) on Friday, almost all such workers affected by the government's Covid-19 restrictions have been compensated, says the Labour Ministry.
Monks in hot water over livestream
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/09/2021
» Two "celebrity" monks are in hot water over their live-streaming session laced with political messages and punctuated by giggling in what has been defended by some as unorthodox preaching methods that keep Buddhism relevant.
Don't worry, be happy … like the Finns
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/03/2021
» For the second year running Thailand was ranked 54th in the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report which covers 149 countries. It seems that although we have not quite descended into the depths of Les Miserables, Thai people are not exactly dancing in the streets with joy either. However, considering the Covid situation, one suspects there's not one country in the world that is particularly happy.