Yearly Archives: 2014
Dozens wounded in bomb attack against anti-govt protesters
BANGKOK, Jan 17 - More than 30 people were wounded as a homemade explosive device was thrown into a group of anti-government protesters from...
Mercury to drop 6-8 degrees Celsius during Jan 18-23
BANGKOK, 18 January 2014 Thailand will be in for another cold snap as temperatures in the northern part of Thailand are likely to drop...
TAT organising road shows, building confidence in the Middle East market
Dubai, 17 January, 2014 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai Office has conducted a number of marketing activities to build confidence among...
Bank branches in protest areas continue to be closed
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) reports that the mass rallies in Bangkok continue to affect the operations of 44 bank...
Fruit prices likely to increase during Chinese New Year
TRANG, 17 January 2014 An inspection in Trang’s fresh markets has indicated that fruit may see an increase in prices during the upcoming Chinese...
Political issues drag confidence of industrialists
BANGKOK, 17 December 2014 The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped to the lowest in 25 months in December 2013 thanks to the current...
Baht strengthens as political tensions ease
BANGKOK, 17 Jan 2014, The baht currency strengthened today, opening at 32.78 - 32.80 baht against the U.S. dollar, as political tensions show signs...
Shopping centers around rally sites announce its current operating hours
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 Several shopping centers around Ratchaprasong Intersection and areas close to mass rallies have adjusted their operating times to provide greater...
Muay Thai Live show kicks off at Asiatique the Riverfront Bangkok
Bangkok, 16 January, 2014 – The premiere show of ‘Muay Thai Live: The Legend Lives’ has made its debut to VIPs and members of...
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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...