A celebratory event at a major zoo in northern Thailand sparked a debate this weekend over the use of blackface. Images and videos of a welcoming ceremony for a baby giraffe and zebra at the Chiang Mai Zoo’s African animals section garnered attention when two zoo staff were seen portraying blackface, painted head-to-toe in black…https://ouo.io/gwe0f8w

Police have arrested two suspects who sold guns to the 14-year-old shooter who killed two people at a Bangkok mall earlier this week. Provincial police apprehended two suspects, 45-year-old Suwanpong and his son 22-year-old Akkrawit, at a residence in Yala province Wednesday afternoon. It was found that the shooter contacted them to purchase guns and…https://ouo.io/Bar8G1

The 14-year-old suspect who shot and killed two people at a major Bangkok mall yesterday was hit with five criminal charges and will be sent to a juvenile court, police said Wednesday afternoon. Bangkok authorities said they will charge the suspect, who went on a shooting spree at the Siam Paragon shopping complex yesterday, with…https://ouo.io/L7aTjS

The suspect in a mass shooting that left two dead at a major Bangkok mall is a 14-year-old suffering a mental health episode, police said Tuesday night. In a case that quickly drew public scrutiny over the assailant’s suspected gaming habits, Lt. Gen. Achayon Kraithong said that the alleged shooter, a 14-year-old Thai boy, had…https://ouo.io/CFMH31

A gunman opened fire at the Siam Paragon shopping mall late Tuesday afternoon. Police have instructed everyone to vacate the premises and have sealed off the entrance. Five people were reportedly been injured, three dead amid the shooting and is being tended to by medical staff. Videos have circulated online where people can be seen…https://ouo.io/eTsgQZ

This restaurant has a reputation of being difficult to book and claims to have the best soba in Japan—a lot of visitors don’t tend to argue. As of Sept. 15, Watanabe is open at Nihonmura Mall for the Thonglor crowd.  Chef Nakagawa Kiyotaka, combines soba with premium ingredients, including truffle, and the soba flour is…https://ouo.io/fvDKM4l

A J-pop girl group known for their sailor outfits and elaborate dance choreographies will be making their Thailand debut at this year’s Maho Rasop Festival. Atarashii Gakko! is one of the second wave of artists announced over the weekend for the two-day international music festival in early December. The four-member girl group are best known…https://ouo.io/fT4mPr

A new trendy activity has taken the vibrant heart of Bangkok by storm. Amidst the bustling cityscape, a new breed of urban adventurers is emerging, drawn to the world of rock climbing. These climbers hone their skills at one of Bangkok’s climbing gyms, where they scale through towering walls and color-coded challenges. As they ascend…https://ouo.io/IbPepC

Pre-booking for BK Restaurant Week is live now until Oct 1. Public booking for all card types starts Oct 2!https://ouo.io/pqLFe42

Two foreign teachers have invited criticism for bragging about working at a public Thai school without any qualifications on TikTok. Posts featuring the teachers celebrating their gainful employment “without qualifications” were quickly inundated with comments questioning their suitability as instructors with some calling for authorities to investigate.  “Being able to speak English doesn’t mean you…https://ouo.io/SjcXw7b