Author archives: BangkokScoop

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has introduced its latest member, a baby pygmy hippopotamus to visitors; it is the sixth of the species born in the zoo. The Director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Attaporn Srihayrun, called the birth of the new pygmy hippo a very welcome occurrence. The male baby…

A survey on online gaming behaviour shows some 70 percent of Thai children play them almost everyday, increasing exposure to violence in some games and bullying. According to the Situation of Thai Children Online Gaming Behaviour Survey this year, conducted with some 3,000 samples in secondary and vocational schools across…

A survey on online gaming behaviour shows some 70 percent of Thai children play them almost everyday, increasing exposure to violence in some games and bullying. According to the Situation of Thai Children Online Gaming Behaviour Survey this year, conducted with some 3,000 samples in secondary and vocational schools across…

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Passport Privileges project to stimulate travel spending by foreign tourists from now to January 31 next year. The TAT Governor, Yuthasak Supasorn, said the project aims to increase spending by foreign visitors, especially tourists from China, Russia…

Pope Francis today visited Government House to deliver a speech to members of the diplomatic corps, cabinet ministers, guests of honor and members of the media. The Pope lauded Thai people who live together in harmony amidst cultural diversity, Pope Francis received a red carpet welcome as he arrived at…

BANGKOK — A strong earthquake shook a border area between northern Thailand and Laos on Thursday morning, swaying Bangkok high-rises.   BANGKOK: A shallow 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Laos near the Thai border early Thursday, the United States Geological Survey reported. There were no immediate reports of damage after the…