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Thai massage joins UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list
BANGKOK - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally added traditional Thai massage to its intangible cultural heritage list, following...
Government confirms no old car taxes
BANGKOK - The government has confirmed it currently has no plan to impose taxes on old cars, describing the rumor as only a suggestion...
All provinces ordered to monitor air pollution
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health is advising the general public to wear protective masks and avoid exercising outdoors due to the rising...
Land and building tax collection postponed to Aug 2020
BANGKOK - After the government approved new regulations under the Land and Building Tax Act, due to take effect on January 1, the Ministry...
12M baht reward offered for government e-wallet app transactions
BANGKOK - Total transactions for payments made via the government’s wallet application as part of the Chim Shop Chai campaign have reached 21 billion...
Moonlight to interfere with Geminids meteor shower on Friday
CHIANG MAI - The Geminids meteor shower which is expected on the night of 13th December into the morning of 14th December is likely...
Royal Thai Navy holds ceremony to bless royal barges
BANGKOK - The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, Admiral Luechai Ruddit, presided over a religious ceremony to pay homage to the guardian goddess...
Young Yala locals receive international innovation prizes
YALA - A deodorant sheet innovation developed by Thai students has won a gold medal award at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2019, promoting...
UNESCAP lauds Baan Mankong housing scheme
BANGKOK - High-level officials of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) have lauded the government’s Baan Mankong...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...