Yearly Archives: 2012
Lao, 2 Thais nabbed for forcing Lao girls into prostitution
BANGKOK, Dec 12 – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has arrested a Lao woman and two Thais for human trafficking and forcing...
Thai rice to aid Philippine disaster victims
BANGKOK, Dec 12 – Thailand will donate 500 tonnes of rice to the Philippines for distribution to people suffering from Typhoon Bopha which...
City cracks down on excess beach chairs
Beach chair vendors were warned to stick to their allotted number of benches during a city patrol of Pattaya Beach. Maj. Col. Jeerawat...
Southern teachers’ federation to meet following deaths of two more teachers...
PATTANI, Dec 12 -- The Confederation of Teachers of the Three Southern Border Provinces will consider their next move after two more teachers...
100 cyclists pedal for environment in ‘Midnight Bike’ event
More than 100 bicyclists hit Pattaya’s roads pedaled to raise environmental awareness for the Green Leaf Foundation’s Midnight Bike event. Although it’s called...
Hilton Worldwide appoints Philippe Kronberg as general manager at Hilton Pattaya
Hilton Worldwide recently announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as general manager of Hilton Pattaya. In this role, he will oversee hotel operations...
IT TAKES AN OLYMPIAN TO LIGHT UP THE CHRISTMAS TREE AT...
Phuket, Thailand: Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club Phuket recently organised a magnificent Christmas tree lighting ceremony to mark the beginning of the festive...
Thai CEOs optimistic on country’s economic expansion
BANGKOK, Dec 11 – Most operators of listed companies in Thailand plan to expand their businesses and boost investment next year, an independent...
40kg ice, meth pills, seized after gun battle in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, Dec 11 -- The Thai authorities seized 40kg of crystal methamphetamine "ice" and 100,000 meth pills after a gunfight between Thai soldiers...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...