Yearly Archives: 2013
Parliament to call joint sitting on Phra Viharn judgment
BANGKOK, 12 November 2013 Government Spokesman Theerat Rattanasewi announces that the government has requested a joint-parliamentary sitting to clarify the Phra Viharn case only,...
PM asks public to cease protests and avoid civil disobedience acts
BANGKOK, 13 November 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is asking members of the public to end their protests. She also opposes the protest leaders'...
Romantic Loy Krathong this Sunday
The most romantic night on the Thai calendar, Loy Krathong, is this Sunday, November 17. The festivities will be held throughout the city at...
Troops to remain along Thai-Cambodian border till further notice
SURIN, 13 November 2013 Although the border situation is peaceful, Thai troops will remain positioned along the Thai-Cambodian border near Phra Viharn Temple until...
Transport Minister inspects train derailment site in Udon Thani
UDON THANI, 13 November 2013 A train derailed in the northeastern province of Udon Thani early on Tuesday, resulting in injuries to 14 passengers...
Special Feature: ICJ’s verdict on Phra Viharn Temple — Way to...
The International Court of Justice’s ruling on disputed land surrounding the Phra Viharn Temple on the Thai-Cambodian border on November 11th, 2013 is the...
Young girls to compete for scholarships at Loy Krathong pageant Sunday...
Pattaya will award more than 50,000 baht in scholarships to young girls competing in its Loy Krathong “Nu Noi (Young Miss) Noppamas” pageant Sunday...
Nong Nooch celebrates Loy Krathong Nov. 16
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden will celebrate Loy Krathong Nov. 16 with children’s contests and other activities at the Najomtien tourist attraction’s lakefront. ...
Rare sighting of baby Bryde’s whale
A baby Bryde's whale was recently spotted in the Gulf of Thailand after separating from its mother for a long time. The sighting brought...
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Court rejects 500,000 baht bail, sends officer to jail in fatal Pattaya shooting
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police officer known as “Inspector Joe the Gunman” has been sent to jail after the Pattaya Provincial Court rejected his...
Pattaya launches massive free health screening drive for seniors ahead of April 30 event
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is preparing to roll out a large-scale free health screening initiative for older residents as part of its “Healthy...
City pushes health upgrade drive with Pattaya Rak Center partnership
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is moving to enhance its public health services through closer cooperation with the Pattaya Rak Center, a preventive medicine...
Marine scientist warns of ‘Double Pressure’ in Thailand from global conflict and El Niño...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand may be heading toward a period of heightened economic and environmental uncertainty as global tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting...
Thailand rules out VAT hike for now as fiscal talks continue, says NESDC chief
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is not in a position to raise value-added tax (VAT) at this time, despite the measure remaining in long-term fiscal...