Yearly Archives: 2014
Chiang Mai eyes opening new tourism routes linking 4 countries
CHIANG MAI, 3 January 2014 The Chiang Mai Tourism Business Association has unveiled a plan to map out new tourism routes which will connect...
Private sectors concerned political conflicts will hinder economic outlook
BANGKOK 3 January 2014 Chairman of the Thai National Shippers' Council Nopporn Thepsittha has expressed his concerns over the shutdown of Bangkok, saying he...
Household debts continue to rise
BANGKOK, 3 Jan 2014 The Bank of Thailand (BOT) revealed that the rate of household debt per GDP in 2013's final quarter has increased...
Extra subsidy for diesel; Oil Fund face first deficit in 6...
BANGKOK, Jan 3 – Thailand’s Oil Fund will have to borrow from state-run banks after experiencing a deficit for the first time in six...
Thai baht weakest in three years
BANGKOK, Jan 2 – Thailand's baht depreciated to Bt32.94 against the dollar today, the weakest in three years, due to the unfavourable economic, investment...
Centara sends birthday greetings to Pattaya Mayor
Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome (centre), together with his charming mother Satil (3rd left), were on hand to welcome the management of the Centara Grand...
British consul attends annual Bangkok ball
H.E. Mark Kent, British Ambassador to Thailand, and his lovely wife Martine Kent were the guests of honour at the Bangkok St. Andrews...
Hilton wishes ‘many happy returns’ to Mayor Itthiphol
Hilton Pattaya GM Rudolf Tröstler (left), along with Marketing Communications Manager Treamprom Klinhom (right), bring birthday wishes to Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome on his...
Christmas celebrated in style at Centara Grand Phratamnak
Christmas was celebrated all over Pattaya last week and one of the more fun ones was held at the Centara Grand Phratamnak Resort...
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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...