Yearly Archives: 2014
PM: Govt not involved in Banthad Thong explosion
BANGKOK, 18 January 2014 The Prime Minister has defended the government following an explosion on Banthad Thong Road, saying it had nothing to do...
Blankets handed out to Nakhon Phanom residents
BANGKOK, 18 January 2014 A number of blankets have been distributed to folks in Nakhon Phanom Province, which has been hard hit by the...
Ratchaprapa Dam unscathed by recent tremor
SURAT THANI, 17 January 2014 Authorities have confirmed that the January 16 earthquake in Surat Thani province caused no damages on the Ratchaprapa Dam,...
Yingluck pushes ahead with Feb 2 election amid protest pressure
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday insisted that the upcoming election on February 2 go ahead as scheduled, and that...
Government officials supporting PDRC rallies threatened with criminal and disciplinary charges
BANGKOK, 17 Jan 2014 Deputy Prime Minister, Police General Pracha Promnok reminded officials and state employees joining or providing any form of assistance to...
NACC to probe ‘Yingluck’ for corruption allegations
BANGKOK 17 January 2014 — Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is under investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in relation to...
Explosion near Pathumwan rally site injures 23 PDRC protesters
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 The Erawan Emergency Centre announced that 23 protesters have been injured by a bomb that exploded on Banthat Thong road...
Anti-graft agency to summon caretaker PM Yingluck on rice scandal
BANGKOK, Jan 17 – The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) said today that it will instruct caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to acknowledge charges of...
CAPO: Civil servants, state enterprise employees guilty if joining protests
BANGKOK, Jan 17 - Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) warned civil servants and state enterprise officials that they will be found...
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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...