Thailand’s Move Forward Party forms 8-party coalition

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party, during a news conference in Bangkok, Thailand, May 18, 2023. /CFP Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party that won Thailand's election this week, officially announced the formation of an eight-party coalition government on Thursday, with a combined 313 seats, according to local broadcaster Thai … Continue reading Thailand’s Move Forward Party forms 8-party coalition

Voters go to polls in Thailand’s general election

Photo by Suraphat Nuea-on on Pexels.com Thai voters began heading to the polling stations on Sunday morning in the Southeast Asian country's general election. The polls started at 8:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) and will continue until 5:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Sunday. More than 52 million Thai citizens are eligible to vote in … Continue reading Voters go to polls in Thailand’s general election

Thai PM candidate gives birth weeks before election

The opposition frontrunner in Thailand's upcoming general elections, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, gave birth on Monday, just two weeks ahead of the vote. Paetongtarn, who is the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, announced the birth on her social media accounts along with a photo of her newborn. "Hi, my name is Prutthasin Sooksawas, nickname Thasin," read the post. … Continue reading Thai PM candidate gives birth weeks before election

Thai actor Beam Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote dies in sleep

Thai actor Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote, better known as Beam, died suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday (March 23). He was 25. According to Thai media, he was found motionless in his bed by his mother, who realised he was not breathing when she tried to wake him up. He was sent to hospital and pronounced dead … Continue reading Thai actor Beam Papangkorn Lerkchaleampote dies in sleep

Liverpool opens fifth official store in Thailand

Liverpool FC has unveiled its fifth official club store in Thailand, enabling supporters across the region to purchase official LFC merchandise. The concept store, which has opened its doors on the second floor of Siam Square 1 in Bangkok, was opened in conjunction with partner CRC Sports Company Limited. This follows the successful opening of … Continue reading Liverpool opens fifth official store in Thailand

Thai king ‘quarantined’ with 20 beautiful women in a German hotel

King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn is a frequent visitor of Germany, where he owns property on Lake Starnberg. His trip to the hotel was authorised in spite of the lockdown imposed in Bavaria due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected 67,051 people across Germany as at Thursday, according to media reports. King of Thailand … Continue reading Thai king ‘quarantined’ with 20 beautiful women in a German hotel

Thai princess to contest for Prime Minister

Thailand's Princess Ubolratana Mahidol reassured on Friday that she is constitutionally a commoner who has decided to run for prime minister in the March 24 election. She will run under the tickets of Thai Raksa Chart (Thais protect country) Party in competition against incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also accepted the nomination as candidate … Continue reading Thai princess to contest for Prime Minister

3 rhino-horn smugglers sent to jail in Thailand

  A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced three people to prison over the smuggling of nearly two dozen rhinoceros horns from Ethiopia worth $1.5m. The bags carrying the 21 horns were discovered in March last year in a random customs search at Bangkok's main airport. Officials found the horns, weighing almost 50 kg, inside luggage … Continue reading 3 rhino-horn smugglers sent to jail in Thailand

Pictures from around the world (August)

  Volkswagen car enthusiasts gather at a beach on the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura near the border with Israel on August 5, 2018. Participants of a night bicycle parade in Moscow. August 5. A fire whirl develops from a blaze in the village of Woodville, Britain, on August 7. A Su-34 aircraft performs during … Continue reading Pictures from around the world (August)

Nude coffee shop attendant lands manager in trouble

A coffee shop owner in Thailand is facing jail after his worker, a pretty and bodacious model, stripped to appease her customers' roving eyes. Image: Arisa Suwannawong Coffee goes with milk, you'd admit. Arisa Suwannawong, who is nicknamed "Jaenae with the huge boobs," courageously served her adoring customers in the nude and now, Thai authorities … Continue reading Nude coffee shop attendant lands manager in trouble

What Thai men should know about penis-whitening

A group of plastic surgeons have warned men in Thailand to desist from joining the trending penis-whitening idea encouraged by their wives and girlfriends, dismissing the procedure as a “fashion” with uncertain benefits and many risks. Image Source: Orbit Health Using lasers, acid or chemicals, the latest craze in genital beautification can leave men with … Continue reading What Thai men should know about penis-whitening

Why men are swarming clinics to whiten their penises

You won't believe why men in Thailand are flocking around clinics to get their penises whitened, with encouragement from their girlfriends. Surprisingly, reports confirm the new trend comes handy with laser treatments, which health experts say, isn't good for the menfolk. So, why the craze? The new service, offered at Thailand's Lelux Hospital, promises to … Continue reading Why men are swarming clinics to whiten their penises

2 American tourists arrested in Thailand for taking butt selfies at a temple

Two horny American tourists were arrested by Thai authorities and charged for public indecency after they were caught posing for "butt selfies" in front of a famous Buddhist temple, police said on Wednesday. According to Reuters, the two suspects were later identified by police as Joseph Dasilva, 38, and Travis Dasilva, 36. The disrespectful Americans … Continue reading 2 American tourists arrested in Thailand for taking butt selfies at a temple

Thais Celebrate Leicester City’s Premier League Trophy.

The 2015 / 2016 English Premier League winners, Leicester City are in Bangkok, Thailand as guests to the Thai billionaire, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha who owns the club. Image: A Thai monk prays for a Leicester City player in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the biggest part of the parties lined up to celebrate the teams historical achievement. … Continue reading Thais Celebrate Leicester City’s Premier League Trophy.