Yearly Archives: 2011
Transport Min to begin building 3 more BTS lines this year
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – The Transport Ministry has promised to begin the construction of three new routes of the BTS Skytrain within...
New PM’s policy statement to Parliament:Yingluck pledges to reunite country
BANGKOK, Aug 23 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday delivered her government's policy statement to the joint sitting of the Parliament,...
Drug dealing Frenchman arrested in sting operation
At 1am on August 21st police along with a special drug suppression force and volunteers arrested a 39 year old French man Philipot Vincent...
Buffalo and Horse racing at Mapprachan Lake
On August 21 Former Minister of Tourism and Sports Sontaya Khunplome gave a warm welcoming speech to kick start the Buffalo and Horse racing...
Civilian volunteer busted for dealing drugs
After a lengthy undercover operation police stormed into a hotel on second road at 1am on August the 21 and arrested 36 year old...
Mobile service at Kathing Lai community
On August 19th at Buddhi Wararam temple Pattaya city social security officials held a mobile service unit to give public services to the community...
TAT: Chinese visitors to Thailand to reach 1.4 mn this year
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has expressed confidence that a total of 1.4 million Chinese tourists will...
Selling price of unrefined rice may increase to 20,000 THB for...
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 -Commerce Minister Mr. Kittirat Na Ranong said the price of unrefined rice was expected to increase higher than the mortgage...
NESDB: 2011 Thai econ to grow 3.5-4%
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has reduced the 2011 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection to...
Latest Stories
Man injured by venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, rushed to hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man was injured after being pierced by a venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, prompting an emergency response late Saturday...
Rare green seaweed phenomenon draws crowds to Bali Hai Cape in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon has captivated tourists and locals at Bali Hai Cape, where bright green seaweed has covered seaside rocks...
Pattaya isn’t empty, it’s different and the strong baht didn’t kill it
PATTAYA, Thailand – “It’s not the women or their smiles anymore — it’s the exchange rate that decides whether I stay or go.”
That line...
A gentle Sunday in Pattaya as cool breezes replace the heat
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports generally mild weather conditions for Pattaya and the eastern region, with cooler mornings and a chance of...
Shorts and no shirt send the wrong message when trying to impress a girl...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Walk along Pattaya Beach Road on any given afternoon and the scene repeats itself daily. Foreign tourists wander across traffic wearing...