‘I set a goal to make her famous’: the baby pygmy hippo who became a giant online | Thailand
A video of a two-month-old pygmy hippopotamus staggering around its enclosure, biting a zookeeper and having water splashed on it has gone viral on the Internet, sparking discussion both in Thailand and abroad. Moodeng has captured hearts across Asia, with cakes made in her image and online fans creating artwork showing off her cartoon-like rosy […]
Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new deadlier mpox variant | Mpox
Thailand has confirmed the first case of the new, more deadly strain of MPOX in Asia in a patient who travelled to Thailand from Africa. The Department of Disease Control announced that laboratory tests on a 66-year-old man confirmed that he was infected with the mpox Clade 1b variant. “The Department of Disease Control wishes […]
Senior Thai politician who slapped reporter to be investigated | Thailand
Thailand’s parliament has announced an investigation into a senior former army commander after he was filmed slapping a journalist who tried to ask him a question. Prawit Wongsuwon on Friday lashed out at a reporter from Thai state broadcaster Thai PBS when he was questioned about the appointment of Pathomtar Shinawatra as the new prime […]
Thailand parliament set to vote on new PM with Thaksin’s daughter nominated for top job | Thailand
Thailand’s parliament will vote on Friday whether to recognize Paethonthan Shinawatra, the billionaire daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as its future leader after more than a week of political turmoil. Paethonthan, 37, was chosen as prime ministerial candidate after 24 hours of frantic negotiations triggered by a court ruling that removed former prime […]
Thailand to Give Millions of Citizens $275 Each Due to Struggling Economy
Thailand is preparing to hand out digital cash to around 50 million citizens in an effort to jump-start its sagging economy. Only eligible businesses and individuals can enroll in the controversial program, reports the Associated Press. report July 15th. “In April, the government unveiled an ambitious, widely criticised plan called ‘Digital Wallet’ to give 50 […]
Where Was ‘Mother of the Bride’ Filmed? Discover the Thailand Filming Locations for the Brooke Shields Movie
mother of the bride ” is now available on Netflix. Brooke Shields plays the nervous single mother of an influencer bride played by Miranda Cosgrove. And of course, it wouldn’t be an influencer’s wedding, or a Netflix romantic comedy for that matter, if it didn’t take place in a gorgeous overseas location. In this case, […]
Thailand destroyed Kuwait 57-0 in one of the biggest hockey beatdowns ever
One of the most lopsided wins in hockey history happened last weekend, and it didn’t involve powerhouses like Canada or Russia. The U-18 Asia-Oceania Championship was held over the weekend and Thailand soundly defeated Kuwait with a truly baffling score of 57-0. Thailand, which has transformed into a powerhouse in the youth hockey world in […]
The Chinese émigrés leaving the pressures of home for laid back Chiang Mai | Thailand
aNow in her mid-30s, Sion Yidan believes most of her friends are expecting second or even third children. But Mr. Xiong has more than 12 of hers. Lucky, a stray dog from Bangkok, jumped into the taxi with him and didn’t leave. Sibling geese, Sophie and Ben, crow from morning until night. The goats Boop […]
Lopburi, Thailand, Plans To ‘Jail’ Thousands Of Monkeys In Last-Ditch Effort: REPORT
Thai wildlife authorities hope to round up about 2,500 macaques in the city of Lopburi and place them in a huge enclosure, the Associated Press reported on Wednesday. The city has been at war with monkeys for at least a decade. While it has an appeal that attracts tourists, it is also said to be […]
Thailand court acquits protesters who shut down Bangkok’s airports in 2008
A Thai court has acquitted about 70 people of all charges related to large-scale protests that closed Bangkok’s two airports for about 10 days in 2008. The demonstrators opposed the government aligned with ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Members of the Democratic People’s Union also joined the protests, occupying the state television station and occupying […]