Yearly Archives: 2011
Foreign countries indicate readiness to assist Thai flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 - China and the United States have indicated their readiness to assist the Thai government in relieving repercussions from floods....
Some historical places in Ayutthaya have been saved
AYUTTHAYA, 10 October 2011 -Lieutenant General Udomdej Sitabutr, Commanding General of the First Army Area said flood barriers around Siriyalai Villa, one of Ayutthaya...
Commerce Ministry plans to set up trade policy office
BANGKOK, 10 October 2011 – The Commerce Ministry is planning to set up a new agency focusing on trade policies and strategies. ...
PM cancels overseas trips due to flood, orders evacuation in case...
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra cancelled trips to Malaysia and Singapore, earlier scheduled next week due to the national flood situation...
Bangkok prepares evacuation plan in case of high flooding
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to use schools as temporary shelters in case the city is hit by flooding,...
Water situation in central provinces still critical
ANG THONG, Oct 9 - Flooding in Thailand's central provinces is still critical, as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the flood situation can now...
Thai Red Cross Society urgently needs blood donation
BANGKOK, 10 October 2011 – The Thai Red Cross Society is in urgent need of blood donation now that flooding is badly affecting hospitals...
PM speeds up combined relief effort for flooded provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 10 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday chaired a meeting at the government’s Flood Relief Operations Centre at Don Mueang airport...
Fire rages through model barge exhibition center in Chonburi
CHONBURI, 10 October 2011 – Fire raged through an exhibition center of royal barge models in Chonburi province, causing at least 20 million THB...
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Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...