One of Myanmar’s main private banks, Kanbawza (KBZ) Bank, has launched a digital money remittance service in partnership with Kasikorn Bank of Thailand. This comes as a new regulation requires Myanmar migrant…
Does Pheu Thai-led coalition spell death for the red-shirt movement?
Pheu Thai’s decision to align with parties connected to the 2010 military crackdown on red-shirt protesters has shaken some members of the movement, but has not dampened their spirit. Former red-shirt leader…
Bride causes uproar by ejecting six year old nephew from wedding over white jeans
A bride sparked online controversy after she asked her six-year-old nephew to leave her wedding because he was wearing white jeans. The groom shared the story on Reddit, revealing his wife’s strict…
TV host Karnchay Kerdploy sued by Kasetsart University professor for online defamation
Renowned TV host Karnchay Kerdploy has been accused of defamation by esteemed university professor Weerachai Phutthawong. The case centers around persistent online mockery and accusations of mafia-like behavior. Weerachai, a faculty member…
Architect’s ‘dirty’ pledge: Faeces target as Pheu Thai Party’s political coalition stirs surprise
Photo via Twitter/ Duangrit Bunnag Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag has turned an unusual promise into a reality, offering himself as a target for faeces-throwing after the Pheu Thai Party forged an unexpected…
Ubon Ratchathani construction worker detained over child molestation claim in Chon Buri
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod. A 43-year-old construction worker, originally from Ubon Ratchathani province, has been apprehended by the Nong Prue Police following allegations of child molestation. The suspect is accused of assaulting…
Why performance of Srettha’s Cabinet will be most crucial ever
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin faces a challenging task in forming a cabinet that can effectively serve the public. Past governments were judged along ideological lines, but Thavisin’s government is already facing…
Lion’s roam: Chaos strikes Karachi as ‘King of the Jungle’ takes a traffic tour
Image via Khaosod Roaring commotion erupted in Karachi, a metropolis in southern Pakistan, as a full-grown lion was caught strolling amidst congested traffic. Unleashed from its transport vehicle, the majestic creature prowled…
Royal defamation convict’s hunger-strike protest results in hospitalisation
Photo courtesy of Central Women’s Correctional Institution (Facebook). A woman from Phitsanulok convicted of royal defamation is protesting against the decision to deny her bail by staging a hunger strike while she…
A ‘quacking’ tale: French Bulldog’s rubber duck feast ends in surgical intrigue
In a bizarre incident in China, a French Bulldog swallowed ten rubber duck toys, leading to an emergency surgery to have them removed. The owner had been puzzled by the disappearance of…