Yearly Archives: 2014
Finance Ministry seeking new funding source for rice pledging scheme
The Finance Ministry is speeding up its search for a new source of loans to pay farmers participating in the rice pledging scheme by...
200 civil servants offer New Year’s wishes, gifts to Pattaya mayor
More than 200 city workers and teachers offered New Year’s wishes and presents to Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome. The group, led by Pattaya Permanent Secretary...
Street vendors busy during New Year holiday
The influx of tourists for the New Year’s celebration makes for exciting time, both for visitors and street vendors. Sarayuth Sreetha, 27, said he...
UDD asks supporters to join nationwide Jan 13 anti-coup mass rally
The pro-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the red shirt movement, last week announced its anti-coup campaign across the country for January...
PDRC to close 20 major spots in Bangkok on January 13th
People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Secretary General Suthep Thaugsuban has disclosed a plan to shut down 20 major spots in the capital on January...
Thailand’s New Year holiday road accidents claim 366 lives
Road accidents for the ‘7 Dangerous Days’ of the New Year holiday claim 366 lives and 3,345 injuries, with drunk driving as the main...
All-day fun set for Children’s Day Saturday
From navy ships to city halls, airports to shopping malls, kids will be everywhere Saturday as the Eastern Seaboard celebrates Thailand’s annual Children’s Day....
Royal Thai Police officials dispatch New Year’s troops in Pattaya
Top Royal Thai Police commanders formally issued orders to Pattaya-area cops to provide security for New Year’s Eve. Advisor Gen. Wuthi Liptapanlop and Assistant...
2 teens busted for necklace snatch
Two teenagers were arrested for allegedly robbing a Russian tourist of his gold necklace. Phichit Pajchakeaw, 19, of Sisaket and Nachapol Suljit, 19, of...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...