Yearly Archives: 2016
Iggy Pop: Jarmusch was first, only choice for Stooges doc
Birmingham, Mich. (AP) — In 1969, Jim Jarmusch got his hands on The Stooges’ self-titled debut album, and the 16-year-old future filmmaker from Ohio...
Today in History – Friday, Nov. 11, 2016
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2016. There are 50 days left in the year. This is Veterans Day in the...
Ministry of Labor initiates program to improve workers for 10 SME...
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Labor has put together a program to prepare workers for the nation’s 10 targeted SME industries as part of...
Somkid believes Donald Trump’s presidency will not much affect Thai economy
Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is confident that the Thai economy may not be affected much with Donal Trump as the new president of...
Thailand is ready to carry on good relations with US under...
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha on Wednesday extended his congratulation to Donald Trump for his stunning presidential election victory, saying that Thailand will carry on...
Meteorological Department tells public to prepare for cooler weather
BANGKOK – The Meteorological Department has warned citizens to care for their health as cooler weather sets in.
A relatively strong high pressure front from...
Water bills
Dear Hillary,
We have not been here very long and already we have had the water cut off from the house (twice!) and the electricity...
Today in History – Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
Today is Thursday, Nov. 10, the 315th day of 2016. There are 51 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 10, 1766,...
Chinese gunshop robbers sentenced to 34-35 years in prison
The Criminal Court has sentenced four Chinese robbers who robbed a gunshop at Wang Burapha with BB guns to 34-35 years in prison after...
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Thailand’s long term visas: A welcome mat or a quiet tax trap?
PATTAYA, Thailand - For years, Thailand has marketed itself as one of the world’s most accommodating destinations for long-term foreign residents. Retirees, digital nomads,...
Wenn Ersparnisse unantastbar werden: Wie thailändische Bankenregeln den Ruhestand von Expats verändern
PATTAYA, Thailand - Über viele Jahre galt das thailändische Ruhestandsvisum als eines der klarsten und unkompliziertesten Modelle des Landes. Die unausgesprochene Übereinkunft war einfach:...
Neujahrsansturm auf die Schiene: Thailands Bahnverkehr bewältigt Reiseandrang reibungslos
PATTAYA, Thailand — Thailands Eisenbahnsystem hat den starken Reiseverkehr zum Jahreswechsel auch am zweiten Tag der Feiertagsperiode problemlos bewältigt. Nach Angaben des Department of...
Volle Strände, leere Kassen bei Pattayas Kleinbetrieben
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mit dem Beginn der traditionellen Hochsaison zeigt sich Pattaya belebt wie gewohnt. Die Strände sind gut besucht, Touristen kommen weiterhin in...
Warme Sonne und frische Brisen sorgen für ideales Strandwetter in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya erlebt derzeit freundliches und angenehmes Wetter. Warmer Sonnenschein und erfrischende Meeresbrisen locken zahlreiche Besucher an die Strände und schaffen ideale...