Yearly Archives: 2014
Gov’t moves to make Thailand regional trading hub
The government hopes that it could propose a plan to the National Legislative Assembly before year-end to make Thailand a regional trading hub which...
Thai Assembly passes Thailand-China MoU on dual rail development
Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has approved the Thai-Chinese Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to double track development in Thailand from 2015 to 2022....
Thai Shrimp Association fears EU may ban Thai fisheries products
The Thai Shrimp Association urged the Department of Fisheries to tackle illegal fishing; otherwise, the European Union (EU) may ban Thai fishery products. Somsak...
Thailand reclaims its place as the world’s largest rice exporter
Thailand has finally managed to become the world’s largest rice exporter once again, exporting more than 10 million tons so far this year. Commerce...
UK ambassador discusses investment with Thai deputy PM
The British Ambassador to Thailand has met with the Thai deputy Prime Minister on economics to discuss Thailand’s ability to support investments, reports a...
Transport ministry expediting train projects
The Ministry of Transport is expediting the delayed orange line electric train project while preparing to sign a dual track rail contract with China....
Central Festival cleans Second Road
Central Festival Pattaya Beach joined forces with Pattaya’s government for Central Group’s Big Cleaning Day to raise awareness about environmental conservation and commemorate HM...
1,000 release thousands of marine animals for King’s birthday in Sattahip
The Royal Thai Navy and about 1,000 military, government and private-sector representatives released thousands of marine animals into the sea to commemorate HM the...
Pattaya launches night-time beach patrol
Area police and political officials inaugurated Pattaya’s new police beach patrols with cartoon characters, but are assuring tourists its new commitment to safety won’t...
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Thailand has never been a country that shuts its doors on foreigners. If...
Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party brings community together for charity and celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (RCES) once again marked the festive season with its annual Christmas charity party on Saturday, December...
Pattaya municipal officers warn vendors against using sidewalks as selling areas
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have issued a clear warning to street vendors after conducting inspections along Pattaya South Road on December...
Pattaya municipal officers step up enforcement against motorcycles blocking sidewalks
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya municipal enforcement officers on December 26 carried out an on-site operation to restore order on public sidewalks, focusing on motorcycles...
Sleep-deprived teen rider crashes motorcycle into parked pickup in Pattaya, two injured
PATTAYA, Thailand — Two teenagers were injured after a motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked pickup truck in the early hours of...