Yearly Archives: 2013
EGAT, Marines join in artificial reef project
The Electrical Generating Authority of Thailand is working with the Royal Thai Marines in a project to create artificial reefs in Toey Ngam...
Samitivej Hospital opens Occupational Medicine Center
Cognizant of its location neighboring one of Thailand’s largest industrial centers, Samitivej Sriracha Hospital has opened that area’s first Occupational Medicine Center to...
Sawang Boriboon raises funds, offers alms at merit-making event
The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation offered alms and raised funds at its annual merit-making ceremony. Vice-President Wichian Pongthawornpinyo hosted...
Sattahip, Red Cross aid fire victim
Sattahip and Red Cross officials came to the aid of a contractor who lost everything when his house burned down. Naphat Lertmukda, chairwoman...
Naval students undergo sea training
More than 200 Royal Thai Navy students attended a sea training course aimed at building stamina while working on ships. Rear Adm. Sucheep...
Sawang Boriboon posts 5 million baht loss for 2012
The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation posted a 5 million baht loss for 2012, with donations falling short of expenditures for charity and medical-rescue...
New Sheraton Pattaya GM meets the Press
The new GM for the Sheraton Pattaya Resort is Tomo Kuriyama, an interesting young man who was born in Tokyo, but who emigrated...
Comprehensive safety program for tourists to be developed
BANGKOK, 29 January 2013 The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is reportedly planning to request from the Cabinet a mid-year budget allocation to...
Bangkok police’s “TRAFFIC POLICE EYE” to tackle traffic woes
BANGKOK, 30 January 2013 The Metropolitan Police Bureau has launched a new initiative, aimed at tackling traffic woes in the capital. ...
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Government stands firm on airport rail and U-Tapao projects as EEC investment push targets...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the government will not amend contracts for the high-speed rail project linking...
Blazing heat grips Pattaya as Thailand sizzles with 42°C in the North
PATTAYA, Thailand – Summer heat is intensifying across the country, with Pattaya facing hot and hazy conditions while northern Thailand sees temperatures soar as...
Thai PM signals nighttime fuel station closures after Songkran to conserve energy
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government is preparing to introduce energy-saving measures that could see fuel stations nationwide close overnight, but only after the Songkran...
Pattaya built for everyone now struggles with what that means
PATTAYA, Thailand – Scroll through any Pattaya forum and a pattern quickly emerges — admiration, frustration, nostalgia, and blunt criticism all colliding in the...
After Songkran price freeze ends Pattaya faces rising transport costs and daily expenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – When the holiday calm ends, the real bill begins. Thailand’s decision to freeze bus fares through Songkran may ease the immediate...