The vehicle was returning from a field trip and caught fire outside Bangkok. Rescuers were still searching for bodies in the wreckage.
Tag: Thailand
Moo Deng Is the Internet’s Favorite Pygmy Hippopotamus
Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom.
Forced From Home by War, They Found Solace in Soccer
For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.
Son of Spanish Actor Is Convicted of Murdering and Dismembering Surgeon in Thailand
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo was sentenced to life imprisonment after a court in Koh Samui ruled that he was guilty of murdering Edwin Arrieta Arteaga last year.
Thailand Confirms First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Strain, Clade 1b
The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in Sweden raised concerns about a wider outbreak.
Thai Politician Is Under Fire After Slapping a Journalist on Camera
Videos of Prawit Wongsuwan, a former deputy prime minister, hitting a female reporter in the head prompted angry demands for an investigation in Thailand.
Thailand Reports Mpox Case in Traveler Who Arrived From Africa
Officials are testing if the patient has the new version of the virus. If confirmed, it would be Thailand’s first case involving Clade Ib mpox.
Who Is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s New Prime Minister?
The political heir to an influential family is now leading Thailand with no governing experience in a tumultuous time.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Is Chosen as Thailand’s New Prime Minister
The abrupt rise of the scion of a powerful and polarizing political family is widely seen as a continuation of the meddling that has undermined Thai democracy.
Thai Premier Srettha Removed From Office on Ethics Charges
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was considered a figurehead leader in a behind-the-scenes power struggle. He was ousted on ethics charges.