Yearly Archives: 2016
Alleged hacker detained for 12 more days
Alleged hacker Natdanai Kongdee was detained for another 12 days from Wednesday until January 8 by an order of the Criminal Court pending police...
11-month cross border trade surpasses 1.33 trillion baht
The Department of Foreign Trade announced that total cross-border trade and commerce along Thailand’s borders for the first 11 months of 2016 was in...
Rice packing volunteer program concludes with success
BANGKOK– The Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister has concluded the “Following in Father’s Footsteps: Doing Good in Tribute to His...
Today in History – Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016
Today is Thursday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2016. There are two days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 29, 1916,...
Free ferry service from Hua Hin to Pattaya available in January
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Transport will allow tourists to ride a ferry boat between Pattaya and Hua Hin for free as a New...
Fines for minor traffic offences reduced to 100 baht
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) is ready to reset fine payment for minor traffic offences to only 100 baht across the board as a...
Beaten-up boy’s mother demands teacher’s dismissal
The mother of a seven-year old school boy harshly beaten up by his teacher lodged a complaint with the Education Ministry, demanding that the...
Trail runners get new event for 2017
Organizers of the Columbia Trail masters series of cross-country running events in Thailand have announced they will introduce a new format to trail running...
Cabinet orders establishment of Rail Transport Department
BANGKOK – The Cabinet has ordered that a “Rail Transport Department” be set up within this year to separate the roles of rail regulator...
Latest Stories
From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...