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Teen Who Pushed Elderly Thai Man to His Death Pleads Not Guilty to Murder
A 19-year-old man facing murder and elder abuse charges over the death of 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee has pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance at the Hall of Justice on Wednesday.
LATEST: Horrific video of fatal attack Thursday on 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee. Details -> https://t.co/6Z5rqIQpcZ pic.twitter.com/PJnuuWgE3Y
People Are Changing Their Profile Photos to Drawing of Thai Man Pushed to His Death in SF
In a show of solidarity, social media users have started changing their profile photos to an illustration of Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year-old Thai man who died after being shoved in San Francisco last week.
The attack, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred as Ratanapakdee was walking along Anza Vista and Fortuna Avenues at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 28.
Exiled Thai Human Rights Activist Reportedly Kidnapped By Gunmen in Cambodia
Cambodian police have launched an investigation for the suspected kidnapping of an exiled Thai human rights activist in Phnom Penh.
Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a 37-year-old activist who fled Thailand in 2014, was reportedly taken by unidentified gunmen on the evening of June 4. He was talking to his sister, Sitanun, on the phone for 20 minutes, as reported by Reuters.
Thai Man Pulls 32-Foot Long Tapeworm From His Butt After Going to the Bathroom
A Thai man had the scare of his life when he pulled out a living 10-meter (32-foot) long tapeworm from his backside after defecating.
Kritsada Ratprachoom, a 44-year-old photographer from Thailand, shared the now-viral incident on his Facebook on Dec. 9, according to AsiaOne.
Men Are Still Showing Up For Thai Durian Tycoon’s Son-in-Law Offer Despite It Being Cancelled
A tourist from China tried his luck at taking the hand of Thai durian tycoon, Anon Rodthong’s daughter following the viral announcement that Rodthong made early last month, offering a $315,000 prize for a suitable son-in-law. However, what the tourist did not know was that Rodthong had retracted this offer long before his arrival.
Thai Durian Millionaire Finds Suitor For His Daughter, But Says He’s ‘Too Handsome’ For Her
Viral Thai durian tycoon Arnon Rodthong has reportedly rejected a potential suitor for his daughter, saying that he looks “too handsome.”
Arnon caused massive uproar on Thai social media when he made a post saying that he would give 10 million baht ($315,000) to the lucky man who ends up marrying his youngest daughter, 26-year-old Karnsita.
Thai Mom With Dementia Leaves House to See Son Nearby, Walks 400 Miles to China
Eight months ago, a 59-year-old Thai woman with dementia left her house to see her son who lived nearby, but ended up walking 400 miles to China.
The woman, identified as Kaeomanee Arjaw, belongs to the ethnic Akha hill tribe. She lives in Chiang Rai, which is situated in the mountainous Golden Triangle zone, bordering Laos and Myanmar.
BLACKPINK K-Pop Star Criticized for Being Thai, Gets Over 13 Million Instagram Followers in Support
A K-Pop star of Thai-descent has become the target of racist attacks on social media, but after an outpouring of support from fans, has become one of the most followed idols on Instagram.
After attending the 33rd Golden Disc Awards in Seoul, Lisa, the main dancer of BLACKPINK, received offensive comments pointing at her outfit of choice and physical features.
Story of Thai Wife Kicked Out of Home by Husband Shared on ‘Subtle Asian Traits’
A Thai woman in her 60s was left homeless and heartbroken in Auckland, New Zealand after her Kiwi husband of 18 years allegedly decided to kick her out of the house so he can sell it.
The story was recently revealed on social media by Facebook user Surat Ebata, whose family has given temporary refuge to the mistreated wife.
British-born Racer is the First Thai Formula One Driver in Almost 70 Years
Alexander Albon, 22, is now the second Formula One racer in history to drive under the Thai flag with the Red Bull junior team Toro Rosso.
Thai Monks With First-Aid Training Perform CPR on Injured Man
A group of Thai monks has gone viral after performing CPR on a severely injured motorcyclist whom they had come across with while returning to their temple from a first aid training.
The resuscitation took place along a road in the district of Wang Nam Khiao, also known as Thailand’s Switzerland, in Nakhon Ratchasima Province on Tuesday.
British Man in Mercedes Hits Thai Garbage Collector Crossing the Road
A British national killed a Thai garbage collector after hitting him in his Mercedes and dragging the latter for some 40 meters (131 feet) upon impact.
The grim incident occurred along Thepkrasattri road in Phuket on Wednesday, The Thaiger reported.