Yearly Archives: 2014
Govt will try to re-open some protest occupied areas
BANGKOK, 24 January 2014 The Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) has vowed to bring peace back to Bangkok and confirmed it will...
6 measures under emergency decree published in Royal Gazette
BANGKOK, 24 January 2014 Following the imposition of the emergency decree, the government’s six security measures to deal with the country’s turmoil have been...
Special Report: MFA allays international community’s concern over state of emergency...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assured foreign diplomats earlier this week that the Thai government would not use force to disperse anti-government protesters following...
Thailand to cool down further by Jan 27
BANGKOK, 24 January 2014 Thailand’s upper parts will be battling more cold weather as forecasts suggest that temperatures will drop further in the region. ...
CMPO bans public access to 13 buildings and 25 roads in...
BANGKOK, 24 January 2014 The Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) has issued a measure to ban individuals from entering without authorization 13...
Thai authorities intercept wild animal smuggling ring, seize 1,200 snakes
NONG KHAI, Jan 24 -- Police and officials from Thailand's National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department have arrested three smugglers and seized more...
Northeastern farmers plan road blockade to demand payment from govt
NAKHON RATCHSIMA, Jan 25 –Twenty farmer organisations in Thailand’s Northeast have threatened to block a highway in the province to press the government to...
Constitutional Court permits rescheduling general election
BANGKOK, Jan 24 – Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled unanimously today that the general election, set for Feb 2, can be postponed, instructing the caretaker...
130,000 police to be mobilized on election day
BANGKOK, 23 January 2014 The Royal Thai Police has announced it will mobilize close to 130,000 police to provide security on the upcoming general...
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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...