Yearly Archives: 2015
Take the A train? Apple, Google and other apps can tell...
New York (AP) - HopStop, a pioneer in offering transit directions in major cities, disappeared in October - not because it failed, but because...
Social media, the new megaphone for violent perpetrators
Palo Alto, California (AP) - Tashfeen Malik, the woman involved in this week’s Southern California mass shooting, has another claim to notoriety: She’s the...
Federal interest rate hike expected to push down gold prices
BANGKOK- The Gold Traders Association (GTA) says the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike this month will cause a drop in gold prices. GTA...
Thai rice policy to suit current economic climate
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has indicated the need for Thailand to secure the sustainability of rice supplies amid economic and...
Teenagers invited to volunteer for accident prevention
NONTHABURI – The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is calling upon teenagers to play an active role in the community accident prevention campaign, as...
Help given to unpaid Thai fishermen in Indonesia
BANGKOK – The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) had provided assistance to 159 Thai fishermen working in Indonesia left without pay and...
Today in History – Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2015. There are 16 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Bangkok Police to decisively crackdown on illegal parking
BANGKOK - The Metropolitan Police division has announced a campaign to decisively crack down on illegal parking on Bangkok’s major roads. Deputy Commissioner of...
Geminids Meteor Showers brought 240 stars per hour
BANGKOK, 15 December 2015 –The Geminids Meteor Showers have gained nationwide interest, with the highest shower rate being counted at 240 stars per hour. ...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...