Yearly Archives: 2014
554 people injured so far during political protests
BANGKOK, 21 January 2014 A total of 554 people have been injured since political protests began in late November. The...
Police speed up probe over Victory Monument attacks
BANGKOK, 21 January 2014 Police are speeding up an investigation into grenade and gun attacks at Victory Monument, which injured a total of 28...
Govt imposes Emergency Decree to control protests
BANGKOK, 21 January 2014 The government has declared the state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces for 60 days in a bid to...
Anwar’s fate hangs in the balance
The peace talks between the Thai government and the militant group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) has been stalled due to Thailand's continuing political instability....
One killed, five wounded in Narathiwat roadside bombing
NARATHIWAT, Jan 21 - A volunteer ranger was killed, with five others wounded in two roadside bomb blasts in the southernmost province of Narathiwat...
Farmers lodging lawsuit against govt for failed payment
BANGKOK, Jan 21 - Farmers from several rice-producing provinces called on the Lawyers Council of Thailand (LCT) today to seek legal assistance in filing...
Uttaradit farmers still blocking road to press for rice payment
UTTARADIT, Jan 21 - Farmers from the northern province of Uttaradit have blocked Highway No 11 since Monday morning, demanding the government to pay...
Protesters undeterred by Emergency Decree, vow harsher disobedience
BANGKOK, Jan 22 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, exasperated by the government-invoked Emergency Decree, declared that the anti-government movement will launch civil disobedience against...
Election Commission asking court to postpone snap poll
BANGKOK, Jan 22 – The Election Commission (EC) has unanimously agreed to seek the Constitution Court’s ruling on whether the general election, set for...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...