Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with one of the world’s widest income divides.
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Traces of Cyanide Found in Bangkok Hotel Room Where Six Died
A case that shocked Thailand, the police indicated on Wednesday, was one of murder-suicide.
‘Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Brings Tears to Southeast Asia
A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its theme is universal: bonding with family.
Thailand’s Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage Measure
The bill, which needs the king’s endorsement to become law, underscores Thailand’s status as a relative haven in Asia for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
Thaksin, Thai Ex-Premier, Indicted in Royal Defamation Case
The case against Thaksin Shinawatra was a reminder that the levers of power in Thailand remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment.
Singapore Airlines Flight Fell 178 Feet in Under 5 Seconds
A man died and more than 70 other people were injured last week when a flight to Singapore from London hit sudden turbulence.
Red Lobster Temporarily Closes Dozens of Restaurants
The seafood chain has been losing money for years. The liquidator behind the auction said more than 50 of its U.S. locations had closed.
Anti-Monarchy Activist in Thailand Dies After Hunger Strike
Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, supported abolishing the law that prohibits criticizing royalty and wanted to push the authorities to stop jailing political activists.
Big, Smoggy Bangkok Gets a Badly Needed Breath of Fresh Air
In the heart of this megacity, an industrial site has been turned into an oasis for residents (and birds, bats and mosquito-eating dragonflies).
Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal
Thailand had decriminalized marijuana in 2022, but the country’s new government is pushing for stricter drug laws.