Yearly Archives: 2012
Motorways at night
These motoring tips come from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). This week, with the shortest...
Does your car have a ‘black box’?
I came across an interesting item in Detroit News, where they reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to...
Thailand’s fuel import hits new record high
BANGKOK, 21 December 2012 Thailand has has broken its fuel import record, as it increased to over one trillion baht this year. ...
Public Health Ministry launches herbal gift baskets
BANGKOK, 21 December The Ministry of Public Health has launched eight types of herbal gift baskets for health conscious consumers for the New...
Preah Vihear area to be de-mined
According to the Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Army, General Tanasak Patimapakorn, The Thai-Cambodian Joint Working Group (JWG) has agreed to survey...
PM frets over vote turnout; Govt may become lenient on migrants
BANGKOK, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has voiced concern that the voter turnout for a referendum on charter amendment risks failing to reach the...
Heavy rain causes floods in several areas of Thailand’s South
NARATHIWAT, Continuous rain in this far southern province has caused floods in six districts with water levels as much as 30cm, but the roads...
North, Northeastern regions feel the freeze as temperatures drop sharply Share...
LAMPHUN, Many provinces in the north and northeastern provinces are affected by cold spells as the active high pressure area from China is...
Thailand, Bangladesh agree to expand various forms of cooperation
DHAKA, Dec 22 -- Thailand and Bangladeshi Prime Ministers held bilateral talks and have agreed to expand various forms of cooperation to mark...
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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...