Tag: Vietnam
More than 100 endangered pangolins seized in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai customs officials have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal...
Two South Korean phone scammers arrested
Two South Koreans who operated a call centre scamming operation in Vietnam and managed to cheat over 500 investors in South Korea of about...
No more cases of Zika virus reported in Vietnam
HANOI,(VOV) - No other localities in Vietnam have reported cases of Zika virus after the central Khanh Hoa province and HCM City declared the...
Chinese dams blamed for exacerbating Southeast Asian drought
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) - As China opened one of its six dams on the upper Mekong River last month to help parched Southeast Asian...
Livestock officials take precautions after bird flu outbreaks in Vietnam
BANGKOK, 07 September 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Livestock Development (DID) has ordered border authorities to maintain rigorous screening measures, following outbreaks of...
Vietnamese cops study Pattaya police enforcement tactics
Vietnamese police officials were in Pattaya last week to study how local cops nab bad guys with an eye toward incorporating Thai tactics into...
Thailand’s fragrant rice championship is challenged
BANGKOK, Oct 8 – The global No 1 rank of Thailand’s fragrance rice is being strongly challenged by neighbouring competitors, especially Vietnam and...
Defense Minister to make official visit to Vietnam during September 25-27
BANGKOK, 23 September 2012 – The Defense Minister is set to make his official visit to Vietnam next week, in a bid to...
PTTEP, Vietnam discuss added energy investment
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has discussed with Vietnam two more expanded investments for oil and natural gas exploration drilling there with production...
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‘First Time in Thailand’ The Pattaya claim that few seem to believe
PATTAYA, Thailand – It is a phrase heard countless times across Pattaya's bars, restaurants and nightlife districts. "Actually, this is my first time in...
Hua Hin police arrest man after rampage of stone attacks damages multiple cars
HUA HIN, Thailand – Police in Hua Hin swiftly arrested a man after he allegedly went on a rampage, throwing stones at passing vehicles...
Acupuncture expert shares natural relief for pain, stress and sleep at Pattaya City Expats...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Sutratinee (Beebee) Chanasri, a licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor specializing in acupuncture, spoke to the Pattaya City Expats Club on Wednesday,...
Consultant warns of hidden electrocution risks in older Pattaya condominiums
PATTAYA, Thailand - Club member Howard Longden-Thurgood, at the Pattaya City Expats Club on Wednesday, June 3, was entitled the Sleeping Dragon. It was...
Pattaya in the eyes of foreign residents as living costs continue to rise
PATTAYA, Thailand – Once known as one of Southeast Asia's most affordable seaside destinations, Pattaya is undergoing significant changes that are reshaping how many...