Yearly Archives: 2013
Teen ex-con arrested for Beach Road burglaries
A Samut Sakhon ex-convict was arrested for allegedly burglarizing six Beach Road apartments. Wuthichai Bangkerd, 19, was captured at...
Russian dies in Jomtien motorcycle accident
A Russian man was killed when he crashed his large Japanese motorcycle on Jomtien Second Road. Veniamin Duriagin, 33, was cut in half...
Bank of Thailand to X-ray private consumption, investment
BANGKOK, May 21 – Thailand’s central bank will thoroughly examine the country’s private consumption index (PCI) and private investment to find the reasons...
Ban Sukhawadee helps raise funds for massive Issan Buddhist center
Saha Farms’ Ban Sukhawadee and the Phra Yai Chaiyaphum Foundation organized a merit-making ceremony to raise funds for a 20 billion baht Buddhism...
PM throws support behind lower interest rate
BANGKOK, May 21 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today brushed aside a media report that the central bank was pressured to reduce the policy...
Acting police chief lectures officers on ethics
Pattaya’s acting police chief lectured officers about ethics while handing down directives for protecting tourists and suppressing crime. Col. Chatchawan Pisuthwong and top...
Colors of the East festival unfolds in Jomtien this weekend
Pattaya police will be undercover and in uniform to manage security and traffic when the sixth Colors of the East Festival unfolds on...
Raising of LPG price postponed again
BANGKOK, 22 May 2013 – The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has resolved to postpone the raising of LPG gas prices without a...
Farmers ask that govt build cold storage to cushion fruit surplus
BANGKOK, 21 May 2013 – Thai farmers are requesting that the government build cold storage to preserve fruits, particularly rambutan which is facing...
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Drunken Songkran celebrations can quickly lead to crashes as police tighten checks in Pattaya...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities are warning that alcohol-fueled Songkran celebrations can easily spiral into street fights, dangerous driving, and serious accidents as large crowds...
Pattaya Beach struggles with growing trash problem as tourists leave litter behind despite nearby...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Large amounts of rubbish left behind on Pattaya Beach have sparked frustration among residents and officials, with many questioning why some...
Songkran fun under tight watch as Pattaya steps up security at Central Beach stage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities have stepped up security measures around Central Pattaya Beach as Songkran celebrations continue on April 17, with officials assuring the...