Pattaya Mail
Thailand’s North prepares for joyful water splashing festival
CHIANG MAI, March 29 – Total spending of up to Bt1 billion will circulate in this northern province during the annual Songkran festival next...
MOT reveals political situation delaying 2015 budget disbursements
BANGKOK, 28 March 2014 The Minister of Transport (MOT) has revealed that the political situation has resulted in the delay of the 2015 budget...
Special Report: National Book Fair set to go ahead despite planned...
BANGKOK, 28 March 2014 Organizers of this year’s National Book Fair and Bangkok International Book Fair expressed confidence that major political rallies on March...
Thai private sector signals SOS, warning local economy may crash
BANGKOK, March 28 – Thailand's private sector today called for the formation of a permanent government as soon as possible, or the country will...
Anti-drink networks urge police to clamp down on drunk driving
BANGKOK, 27 March 2014 Anti-alcohol networks are urging highway police to toughen the ban on drunk-driving during the upcoming Songkran Festival. ...
1 Million Thais suffer from bipolar disorder
BANGKOK, 27 March 2014 The Asian Network of Bipolar Disorder (ANBD) is holding activities to raise public awareness on the issue in Thailand, where...
Democrat to consider re-entering race for next election
BANGKOK, 28 March 2014 The Democrat Party is expected to finalize its decision on whether to contest the new election, at its annual general...
Election Commission turns down CMPO’s budget request
BANGKOK, 28 March 2014 The Election Commission has turned down the Center for Managing Peace and Order (CMPO)'s budget request on the grounds of...
Army; UDD Community Radio protesters will be held responsible incidents NACC
BANGKOK, 28 Mar 2014, The Army has warned United front for Democracy against Dictatorship Community Radio that it will be held responsible for any...
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Government stands firm on airport rail and U-Tapao projects as EEC investment push targets...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the government will not amend contracts for the high-speed rail project linking...
Blazing heat grips Pattaya as Thailand sizzles with 42°C in the North
PATTAYA, Thailand – Summer heat is intensifying across the country, with Pattaya facing hot and hazy conditions while northern Thailand sees temperatures soar as...
Thai PM signals nighttime fuel station closures after Songkran to conserve energy
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government is preparing to introduce energy-saving measures that could see fuel stations nationwide close overnight, but only after the Songkran...
Pattaya built for everyone now struggles with what that means
PATTAYA, Thailand – Scroll through any Pattaya forum and a pattern quickly emerges — admiration, frustration, nostalgia, and blunt criticism all colliding in the...
After Songkran price freeze ends Pattaya faces rising transport costs and daily expenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – When the holiday calm ends, the real bill begins. Thailand’s decision to freeze bus fares through Songkran may ease the immediate...