Yearly Archives: 2011
PTTEP wins concession for two Myanmar oil fields
BANGKOK, Dec 21 - PTT Exploration and Production Plc, (PTTEP) has won its bids for two onshore oil blocks in Myanmar, Thai Energy Minister...
Two defence volunteers killed, over 20 civil servants, civilians wounded in...
PATTANI, Dec 22 – Two defence volunteers were shot dead and 27 government employees and civilians were wounded in series of attacks at military...
Community leaders turn out to fete Gen. Kanit Permsub on his...
General Kanit Permsub, Deputy Chief Aide-de-Camp, General to H.M. the King, and Khunying Busyarat invited family, friends and community leaders to their home...
Remnants of war continue to kill and maim people today
Old landmines and explosive remnants of war continue to kill and maim people today. This was the message at the Pattaya City Expats...
Thai Defence Minister attends Thai-Cambodia border meeting in Phnom Penh
BANGKOK, Dec 21 -- Thai Defence Minister Gen Yutthasak Sasiprapa on Wednesday led Thai delegates to attend Thai-Cambodian General Border Committee (GBC) in Phnom...
Climate activists file class action lawsuit against prime minister for flood...
BANGKOK, Dec 21 – Thai climate change activists from the Stop Global Warming Association on Wednesday led 300 flood victims in suing Prime Minister...
Pattaya Pride raises 400,000 baht for AIDS charities
More than 400,000 baht was raised for HIV/AIDS charities as nearly 300 people turned out for the annual Pattaya Pride Gay Festival. ...
Thailand, Cambodia agree to implement World Court border order
PHNOM PENH, Dec21 -- Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to implement the World Court’s order on provisional border measures, and in the meantime a...
UNESCO supports Thai government in recovery of Ayutthaya World Heritage site
BANGKOK, Dec 21 – The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) affirms its commitment to cooperate closely with the Thai government in...
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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...