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Yearly Archives: 2012

Cambodia to face mass return of nationals working in Thailand

BANGKOK, Dec 7 – Thai and Cambodian labour officials will facilitate the re-employment in Thailand of more than 160,000 Cambodian workers who will...

Rifles stolen from Pattani defence volunteer outpost

PATTANI, Dec 7 – Insurgents are presumed responsible for the theft of weapons from a defence volunteer outpost in this southern border province. ...

Master plan to fight southern insurgency unveiled soon

BANGKOK, Dec 7 – A comprehensive counter-insurgency plan under the government’s Bt13 billion budget to tackle mounting security problems in Thailand’s Muslim-majority far...

Ex-Thai PM, aide to hear DSI murder charges Thursday

BANGKOK, Dec 7 – Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy premier Suthep Thuagsuban will appear before the Department of Special Investigation...

New ASEAN head advised to boost region’s role in world fora

BANGKOK, Dec 7 – Thailand has urged the incoming leader of the ASEAN Secretariat to actively promote the role of the Southeast Asian...

Picnic races at Bira this weekend

The final Nitto 3K race meeting for 2012 is being held at the Bira Circuit (Highway 36) on December 8 and 9.  These...

Ocean Marina Boat Show: A seaboard maritime magnet

It was, indeed, a splendid exposition of all things maritime, as the Ocean Marina Yacht Club and Ocean Property Company, displayed an enormous...

Pink is the colour… Polo is the game

After the rescheduling of the Queen’s Cup St. Regis Pink Polo tournament, which originally should have taken place in February this year, Saturday,...

‘Yutakarnnava’ team wins Pattaya long boat title

Thailand’s oarsmen proved dominant at the 12th Pattaya Traditional Long Boat Tournament held at Mabprachan Lake over the weekend 17-18 November.  Some 28...

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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...