Yearly Archives: 2013
Chicken soup like mother used to make
Chicken soup is said to be a cure for the common cold; however, this healthy recipe uses some different herbs and spices to enhance...
H for Hilton, H for Hamburgers
Hamburgers are part of the western culture. As far as I can ascertain, the “hamburger” has been around since the 1880s and a chap...
Bird Spotting
I have to admit that I’m not much good at recognizing wild birds, even though my father could spot a White-tufted Grebe half-a-mile away....
Chonburi buffalo races set for Oct. 18-20
To celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent, Chonburi officials have once again organized their annual Buffalo Racing Festival. The weeklong festival runs from Oct....
Phuket beefs up safety for upcoming high tourist season
PHUKET, 9 October 2013 - Phuket has beefed up its security system in its preparation for the next tourist high season which is just...
4th Regional Customs Bureau seizes counterfeit goods worth over 5 million...
BANGKOK, 9 October 2013 The 4th Regional Customs Bureau in Sonkhla province has seized counterfeit goods worth over 5 million baht. Officials of the...
3 Billion baht to be injected into rice compensation fund
BANGKOK, 10 October 2013 - The National Rice Policy Committee has approved an injection of 3 billion baht into a scheme to pay compensation...
Thailand’s ex-central bank chief endorses national reserve spending for mega projects
BANGKOK, Oct 10 – Former central bank governor Pridiyathorn Devekula has thrown his support to a move to partially transfer Thailand’s international reserves to...
Thai industrialists predict grim economic outlook
BANGKOK, Oct 10 – Thailand’s economic index declined from -2 in August to -7 in September, reflecting the country’s sharp economic downturn, according to...
Latest Stories
Top cop warns Pattaya police discipline failures could damage Thailand’s image
PATTAYA, Thailand – A senior national police inspector has stressed the importance of strict discipline and professionalism among officers in Pattaya, highlighting the city’s...
Aging Pattaya spurs new health drive to protect seniors and cut disease risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is ramping up efforts to support its aging population with the launch of a new health initiative aimed at improving...
Bangkok sting targets mobile signal hackers using fake base station
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai cyber police have arrested two Chinese nationals after intercepting a vehicle equipped with a mobile signal interception device used to...
Retired naval officer driving BMW hits elderly rider in serious crash in Sattahip
PATTAYA, Thailand – A serious road accident occurred on the afternoon of April 30 on Highway 332 in the Sattahip area, leaving an elderly...
Pattaya allows free beach use with personal gear but bans tents and loud music
PATTAYA, Thailand – Enforcement teams in Pattaya have continued a series of beach inspections targeting operators illegally renting out mats, chairs, and umbrellas on...