Yearly Archives: 2015
At Thailand veggie festival, only flesh of the devout harmed
PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is more than sprouts and tofu — it's an assault on the senses, and for the most...
Tourism Ministry presents recognition plaque to Krabi hero
BANGKOK – The Tourism Ministry has invited to Bangkok the Krabi resident whose heroic action to help two tourists stuck in mud has been...
National Legislative Assembly proposes revision of agreement on climate change
BANGKOK - Members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) attending this year’s Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) have called for a revision of the agreement on...
Uthai Thani province may be hit by drought
UTHAI THANI – Uthai Thani provincial governor Praphas Malakan said today that water in reservoirs has been decreasing in volume despite heavy downpours. Most...
Renovating the distinctive roof of Wat Suthat
In this photo by Sakchai Lalit, construction workers renovate the roof of Wat Suthat in Bangkok. The roof's features — multiple tiers, vibrant colors...
Masked Australian man caught after robbing Thai bank
BANGKOK (AP) — A masked Australian man robbed a bank in Bangkok in 12 seconds on Monday, using a fake gun before being caught...
Cable TV operators could face 5 mil baht fine for excessive...
BANGKOK -Digital TV operators could face a fine of up to 5 million baht if they allow commercial air time to run longer than...
“Thai – Belgium, more than 140 years of friendship” events being...
BANGKOK – The Chao Phya Abhai Raja Siammanukulkij Foundation is organising a series of events entitled “Thai – Belgian Friendship: Celebrating an Everlasting Friendship...
Government housing loans to benefit low and moderate income earners
BANGKOK– The government’s housing loan policy will directly benefit low to medium income earners and stimulate the real estate market, according to a spokesman. ...
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Beziehungen in Pattaya sind klarer, als viele glauben
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum eine Frage wird in Pattaya so häufig gestellt – und so schlecht beantwortet – wie diese: Gibt es hier alleinstehende...
Thailand erhebt ab dem ersten Baht Steuern auf Online-Importe, um fairen Wettbewerb zu sichern
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand hat zum 1. Januar offiziell mit der Erhebung von Steuern auf alle online importierten Waren ab dem ersten Baht begonnen...
After the countdown, tourists question whether Pattaya is a beach paradise or a dumping...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The fireworks had barely faded when Pattaya Beach revealed a very different New Year scene. As tourists woke on January 1...
Jomtien’s deadly curve strikes again, Russian motorcyclist killed
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Russian motorcyclist was killed and his friend injured after their motorcycle lost control and crashed into the central median at...
Fireworks not a free-for-all Pattaya officials step in on safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities have issued a renewed public safety warning urging tourists and residents to refrain from setting off fireworks themselves during...