Yearly Archives: 2014
Security chief: Emergency Decree probable if turmoil deepens
BANGKOK, Jan 6 - The government will not impose an emergency decree in Bangkok unless the political turmoil escalates to casualties or terrorism, according...
Heightened security in Songkhla on 10th anniversary of controversial gun robbery
SONGKHLA, Jan 4 -- Police in the southern province of Songkhla have heightened security measures today as it is the tenth anniversary of a...
Northern people warned of another cold spell approaching this week
LAMPANG, Jan 5 - Residents in Thailand's northern region have been warned to prepare for another cold spell this week as temperature had been...
Travellers told to reserve 4 hours before flight departure
BANGKOK, Jan 6 – Travellers flying out of Thailand via Suvarnabhumi on Jan 13 when Bangkok will be seized by anti-government protesters have been...
Political unrest severely affects foreign tourist arrivals
Prolonged political turmoil will negatively impact the tourism industry which will possibly lose 400,000 foreign visitors this month, according to the Tourism Council of...
Vets prepare for Lin Hui’s delivery
BANGKOK, 6 January 2014 Government veterinarians at Chiang Mai Zoo have reported that popular giant panda Lin Hui is expected to give birth...
Maha Sarakham residents receive blankets
BANGKOK, 3 January 2014 Over 16,000 blankets have been distributed to residents in Maha Sarakham Province, which has been hard hit by cold...
Reform Council formation awaits private section’s input
BANGKOK, 3 Jan 2014, In an update on the formation of the Independent Reform Council, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra says the plan awaits feedback...
Special Report: insurgent attacks kill more security personnel in 2013
A recent round-up report from police has revealed that security personnel casualties from the southern violence more than doubled last year in the region...
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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...