Yearly Archives: 2013
Judges finally agree to implement UN’s rules on female inmates
Thai judges have finally agreed to implement the United Nations' rules on the treatment of female convicts, after years of pressure by international...
Senator files charge against Constitution Court judges over “careless” ruling
BANGKOK, 25 March 2013 A former appointed senator has filed charge against 9 Constitution Court judges over their ruling to disqualify former Prime...
Public Health Ministry sent medical assistance to help Mae Surin Fire...
MAE HONG SON, 24 March 2013 The Public Health Ministry has dispatched officials and medical teams to help refugees, who survived the fire...
Army chief says cooking caused refugee camp inferno
BANGKOK, March 25 – Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha confirmed today that the fire at a refugee camp in Thailand’s northern province of Mae...
Thailand, Papua New Guinea foster trade, investment, education ties
PORT MORESBY, March 25 – Thailand and Papua New Guinea today signed initial agreements on bilateral trade, investment and educational cooperation. ...
Bail revocation sought for Thai police officers in missing Saudi case
BANGKOK, March 25 – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) today sought a Criminal Court order to revoke bail for five Thai police...
Bill on Bt2 trillion loans to reach Parliament Thursday
BANGKOK, March 25 – The government-proposed bill seeking Bt2 trillion in loans for Thailand’s infrastructure investment is slated to be submitted to the...
Hilton Pattaya Participates in ‘Hilton HHonors Treasured Moments Promotion’
Guests get to treat themselves with some well-deserved time off while enjoying 20% off Room and Dining Rates Hilton Pattaya, together with Hilton Worldwide’s...
Kittiratt & Korn to face off on stage
BANGKOK, 25 March 2013 Finance Minister Kittiratt Na Ranong and former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij are schueduled to debate on stage on the...
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Visa debate misses the bigger picture as Pattaya tourism is reshaped by cost and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The online debate over Thailand’s visa-free stay policy has once again ignited strong reactions, but much of the discussion appears to...
Good Samaritan gesture turns chaotic as intoxicated foreigner lashes out on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as an attempt to help an intoxicated foreigner sleeping by the roadside quickly escalated into chaos on Walking Street,...
Drunken dispute turns violent in Pattaya as bar guard stabbed and suspect beaten
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation in Pattaya turned violent after two intoxicated men were ejected from a bar, leading to a chaotic clash...
Illegal tour busted in Pattaya as unlicensed operator caught leading senior trip to Koh...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police and the Department of Tourism have arrested an unlicensed tour operator accused of organizing trips for elderly tourists without...
Thai Royal Gazette confirms new cabinet under PM Anutin ahead of swearing-in
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand's Royal Gazette has officially published the Royal Command endorsing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet.
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed...