Progressive MP raises “3 finger salute” in Parliamentmgronline.com An opposition MP from the eastern province of Chantaburi, along the Cambodian border, raised eyebrows today when she flashed the pro-democracy “3 finger salute” immediately after after speaking about state repression of student protestors. The salute has become the student movement’s trademark gesture of solidarity. Yanathicha Buapuean, […]
Toddler, playing with hand gel, set alight by brotherSanook A 3 year old boy in Samut Prakan, just south of Bangkok, was severely burned when he was set alight by his elder brother while playing with sanitiser gel. It happened last week as Pacharaphon “Captain” Nong was playing on the front porch of his home
Suspect arrested for allegedly shipping heroin to Taiwan – VIDEOThairath Police in Bangkok yesterday arrested a suspected member of a drug smuggling ring, believed to be shipping heroin to Taiwan, hidden in souvenirs and carried by couriers posing as visitors returning to Taipei. Officers of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, acting on an arrest warrant, nabbed
여러분이 여행 시 가장 중요하게 생각하는 것은 무엇인가요? 유명 관광지를 찾아 돌아다니는 것일 수도 있고 맛있는 음식을 먹는 것일 수도 있습니다. 하지만 무엇보다 가장 중요한 것은 안전하고도 편히 쉴 수 있는 숙소가 아닐까요. 큰마음을 먹고 떠나는 여행에서 사람들은 푹 쉴 수 있는 숙소를 선호합니다. 요즘에는 ‘호캉스’라 하여 좋은 호텔로 여행을 떠나는 이들도 늘고 있죠. 그런데
세계를 여행하기 위해 빠져서는 안 될 교통수단은 비행기입니다. 이에 항공사는 보다 더 많은 고객을 유치하기 위해 저마다의 마케팅 전략을 내세우는데요. 타 항공사에는 없는 차별화된 서비스를 제공하기 위해 노력하죠. 서비스는 제공하는 물품이 될 수도 있고, 음식이 되기도 합니다. 그런데 베트남의 한 항공사는 그들만의 전략이라며 비키니 쇼를 선보여 논란이 일었는데요. 선을 넘은 그들의 마케팅, 어떤 모습일지 알아보도록
호텔스닷컴에 따르면 2019년 기준 한국인이 가장 사랑하는 해외 관광지로 세부, 타이베이, 다낭, 방콕 등이 선정되었습니다. 한국인들이 이곳을 많이 찾는 이유는 멋진 경관은 물론이고 관광 인프라까지 잘 구축되어 있기 때문인데요. 하지만 모두가 알고 모두가 찾는 여행지보다는 나만의 숨은 여행스팟을 발견하는 것도 여행의 재미이기도 하죠. 따라서 오늘은 ‘나만 알고 싶은’ 한국인들에게는 생소한 해외여행지 5곳을 소개해드리겠습니다. 죽기 전에 타봐야
Potential floods in the forecast, crocodile farmers prepareUnsplash: Glen Carrie Crocodile farms are advised to tighten security measures to prevent the crocodiles from escaping in case of a potential flood. With the Mekong River continuing to rise and monsoon rains in the forecast, the reptile farms in Northern Thailand are warned to take precautions and
Phuket women curse alleged abuser after police fail to act on sexual assault complaintsINN News Since police have done little to take action on a man who allegedly sexually assaulted young girls in a Phuket village, victims are taking justice into their own hands. They’re cursing him. They say the man has at least 20
Panel announces plans to boost tourism, create 1 million jobsThe Thaiger The new panel established by PM Prayut Chan-ocha to steer the economy through the Covid-19 crisis got off to a blazing start yesterday, announcing measures to boost tourism and create a million jobs. Created after the Cabinet reshuffle earlier this month, the panel’s first
Appeals court upholds Lao drug kingpin’s life sentenceThai PBS World The Appeals Court today upheld the lower court’s sentence of life imprisonment for Lao drug kingpin Xaysana “Mr. X” Keopimpha for colluding to possess large quantities of methamphetamine pills in 2015 and 2016. The ruling was handed down at the Criminal Court today. Xaysana and
Education minister says free speech should be allowed at schoolsKhaosod “The students are concerned about their future which is a good thing.” Hundreds of self-described “Bad Students” gathered in front of the Ministry of Education in Bangkok to voice their concerns for free speech after they were reprimanded earlier this week for displaying a highly-charged
Woman loses millions, scammer used husband’s phone numbernaewna.com A woman on the TV show “No Censor” says she unknowingly sent money at least 70 times to whom she believes is her husband’s lover. Her transfers add up to 14 million baht. She has filed a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division, but she also warns
