Pattaya Mail
China tightens security checks ahead of APEC meetings
BEIJING, Oct 28 -- China's police chief on Monday urged tight security checks to prevent terrorist attacks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings....
PM wants all AIDS patients to have access to drugs
BANGKOK, Oct 27 – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his intention for Thailand's AIDS patients at all levels to have access to appropriate...
Prime minister worried by economic slowdown
BANGKOK, Oct 27 -- Prime Minister Prayut Cha-o-cha admitted he is worried by the projected economic slowdown next year, but still sees the possibility...
BMA invites revelers to celebrate Loy Krathong at 28 public parks
BANGKOK, 26 October 2014 - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will arrange Loy Krathong celebrations at 28 public parks on the Loy Krathong Day...
“Thailand Reform Institute” established to heed public opinions regarding national reform
BANGKOK, 27 October 2014 A civic group called “Thailand Reform Institute” has been launched by a group of National Reform Council (NRC) members...
Phuket feels the vibration of Sumatra earthquake
PHUKET, 27 October 2014 - An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale occurred in northern Sumatra of Indonesia, sending shockwaves that could be...
Nano-finance loans would not contribute to higher NPLs
BANGKOK, 27 October 2014 - According to the Bank of Thailand (BOT), the Finance Ministry’s concept of extending ‘nano-finance’ loans to help the grassroots...
Courts issue arrest warrants for suspects in Deep South attacks
YALA, 27 October 2014 Police are going after 100 suspects in the Deep South, who allegedly are said to have coordinated the attacks in...
Surat Thani bans beach parties on two popular islands
SURAT THANI, Oct 27 - Authorities here have banned all beach parties, except the iconic full moon party, on Ko Phangan and Ko Tao...
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The wake-up call from Koh Phangan: A paradigm shift in Thailand’s regulatory enforcement
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand - The tranquil shores of Koh Phangan, traditionally known for its vibrant tourism and "Full Moon" festivities, have recently become the...
Thailand raises airport charges again as tourism competition intensifies across Asia
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has confirmed a planned 53% increase in the international Passenger Service Charge (PSC), raising it to THB 1,120 from...
Thai police investigate arms stockpile in Na Jomtien near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have launched a sweeping multi-agency investigation into a Chinese national accused of converting a residence in the Na Jomtien...
Thai authorities link Pattaya weapons case to possible international crime network
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police deployed patrol vehicles to escort Chinese suspect Mingchen Sun to Pattaya Provincial Court on Saturday May 9 after he...
Navy serviceman and shooting coach under investigation in Pattaya M4 weapons case
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have detained a firearms instructor and a Royal Thai Navy serviceman for questioning after investigators uncovered alleged links to...