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Jomtien, Phoenix Rotary clubs install new presidents
The Rotary Clubs of Phoenix-Pattaya and Jomtien-Pattaya installed new presidents for the 2012-2013 year in a ceremony that mixed magic and serious business....
Rotary Club of Taksin-Pattaya holds final meeting before merger
The Rotary Club Taksin-Pattaya held its last meeting as an independent chapter June 28 at the Hilton Pattaya. Bob...
German-Thai cook-off celebrates diplomatic ties
German television star Reiner Calmund and Thai chef Sirichalerm “McDang” Svasti put on their own version of the “Iron Chef” cooking competition to...
Boyz Town celebrates Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Although far from home, Britons in Boyz Town celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the U.K.’s Queen Elizabeth II in festive style. ...
German companies show off renewable energy in Bangkok
Germany’s deputy ambassador led the sales pitch as 12 German companies showed off their wares at the Renewable Energy Asia Exhibition in Bangkok....
Former German chamber head hosts networking meet
The new executive director of Austria’s Lampl Consulting Bangkok opened the firm’s Bangkok headquarters to well connected Thais and Austrians to do some...
Rotary Club Pattaya Marina installs president and board for 2012-13
Rotarians gathered at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G on June 9 to witness and celebrate the installation of the new president and board of...
Praichit takes over as YWCA head
Civic leaders turned out in force to congratulate the new chairwoman of the YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya Center at her official inauguration. ...
Rotary leaders’ spouses share love and benevolence with orphans
Visit to Pattaya Orphanage a moving experience for the international group At the end of a most successful Rotary International Convention held in Bangkok...
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Thailand revokes 87 vehicle inspection center licenses over false certificates
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Land Transport (DLT) has revoked the licenses of 87 vehicle inspection centers nationwide for violations including issuing inspection...
Korat railway bridge leaves elderly riders with few safe alternatives
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – A video of an elderly man riding an electric three-wheeler up a railway bridge in Nakhon Ratchasima has sparked concern...
EEC pushes ahead with Laem Chabang, U-Tapao and Huai Yai smart city
CHONBURI, Thailand – Major infrastructure projects in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are moving ahead, while plans for a 15,000-rai smart city in Huai...
Sudden U-turn leaves 15-year-old student fighting for her life in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – A 15-year-old girl remains in critical condition after a motorcycle carrying two students crashed into a car that reportedly made...
Pattaya keeps beach parking and sidewalks open for everyone
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers, police and related agencies are continuing inspections along Pattaya Beach to keep public parking and pedestrian areas accessible...