Loy Kratong
Although it’s Coconuts Bangkok, we recognize that Chiang Mai outshines the capital when it comes to Lay Kratong, especially with the swarms of glowing lanterns unleashed for Yee Ping.
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Of course sending a flaming paper lantern to fly – and fall – anywhere is known to burn down a few homes each year.
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And Thailand’s rivers may feel less than honored by the million-or-so contributions of floating garbage.
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Drifting at Siriraj
Few things are more fun or responsible than tearing ass through a hospital parking lot in your sweet black ride. Of course making an idiot of yourself in the process is pretty cool too, at least for everyone laughing at you.
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Asoke Cat disappears
That handsome prince of Asoke intersection disappeared after being seriously injured by a jealous competitor. Does Asoke Cat’s relocation deprive the public of its favorite stray Sir-with-the-Fur, or is it a happy ending to his public saga?
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Lifting herself up
Coconuts TV shared this amazing story of a Thai teenager raised from the rice fields by the strength of her arms.
Ladyboy-tomboy marriage
Toms and Dees and Ladyboys and Cherries and Adams and Bis and … oh my! Everyone was welcome to an honorary marriage at Seacon Square!
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Owen Wilson survives fire
Caravans of committed stalkers departed from Bangkok to Lampang on Wednesday to coo over Owen Wilson after word spread of the star’s brush with danger.
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Taste Bung’s Tears
Hopefully coffee-giant Starbucks isn’t the only one to enjoy the delicious taste of coffee-not-much Bung’s tears. The Muslim Thai proprietor of his small coffee cart, whose petulance prompted a 10-ton legal hammering from the U.S. firm, changed the name. Again.
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Love more than love
Fortunately the snark reserves ran empty before this one came along. Weeks before her impending wedding to her longtime love, 36-year-old Wilathini Pholsaena decided to … oh great, we’re crying again. Just read it.
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