Yearly Archives: 2015
Phuket meets with ambassadors from 5 countries on tourism
PHUKET- Phuket province has held a meeting with ambassadors from five countries on security measures for tourists and their cooperation to promote tourism together. ...
Shops inspected for licenses of fireworks sales during Loy Kratong Festival
BANGKOK – The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) has inspected shophouses in urban areas where fireworks may be sold during Loy Kratong...
Today in History – Tuesday November 24, 2015
Today is Tuesday, November 24, the 328th day of 2015. There are 37 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Government ensures security for upcoming events
BANGKOK – The U.S. ambassador to Thailand expressed confidence over the kingdom’s security measures, ahead of the various year end celebrations. ...
Department of Highways finalizes 20-year freeway development proposal
BANGKOK - The Department of Highways has announced that it will finish its freeway development proposal next month. Department Deputy Director-General Anon Luangboriboon presided...
Door-to-door campaign launched in Bangkok to tackle dengue fever outbreak
BANGKOK - The Department of Disease Control has launched a door-to-door campaign to curb the dengue fever outbreak in Bangkok. Department Director-General Amnuay Gajeena,...
Harbor Department launches measures to ensure safety during Loy Kratong Festival
CHONBURI – Chonburi Regional Harbor Office director Pisut Amornyuth said a large number of people will ride on sailboats on Loy Kratong’s day while...
Today in History – Monday November 23, 2015
Today is Monday, November 23, the 327th day of 2015. There are 38 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Thailand uses less styrofoam “Krathong” every year
BANGKOK- The Pollution Control Department has pointed out that Thailand tends to use less floating baskets, or “Krathong,” made of styrofoam every year during...
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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...