Yearly Archives: 2016
Yingluck urged to buy rice from farmers in general, not just...
Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra told a group of rice farmers in Ubon Ratchathani that, if her Pheu Thai party ever has another chance...
Rapist-murderer condemned to death
The Phitsanuloke provincial court dismissed the confession of a rapist-murderer as unuseful and condemned him to death for raping and killing a 14-year old...
Classical Connections: Swiss roles
When the word Switzerland is mentioned what springs to mind? Perhaps lakes and mountains, or if you’re a food-orientated type, perhaps it’s chocolate and...
Today in History – Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
Today is Friday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2016. There are 57 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 4, 1991,...
Tributes for the HM the King continue nationwide
CHIANG MAI - Public organizations across the country organized events to commemorate the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In Chiang Mai, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s...
Flood in Phetchburi town remains critical today
Flooding in Phetburi municipal area remained critical today with water level rising, forcing authorities to order the closure of all schools in the town.
The...
Water condition improves from last year
There are 8,800 million cubic metres more water in the country’s 34 big reservoirs than the previous year with 11 reservoirs reporting substantial amount...
Government blocked and closed 700 improper URLs in October
Cyber detectives have managed to block 200 URLs which are deemed insulting to the monarchy with the orders of the military junta and closed...
17 people were rushed to hospital after eating food containing caustic...
Seventeen people were rushed to a hospital in Wang Nua district of Lampang on Wednesday after they ate food prepared by a cook who...
Latest Stories
Thailand’s highways buzz as travelers flock home for New Year holidays
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s state-run bus operator expects passenger numbers to peak at 160,000 today as travelers head home for the New Year holidays,...
Are there any single women in Pattaya for meaningful relationships
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many foreign visitors and long-term residents, Pattaya is synonymous with nightlife, beaches, and the promise of companionship. But beneath the...
Thailand, the silent power at the center of Southeast Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand - In geopolitics, noise is often mistaken for power. Nations that speak loudly are assumed to matter more. In reality, the most...
Pattaya lifeguard saves Dutch tourist from drowning, CPR restores pulse
PATTAYA, Thailand — A Pattaya lifeguard was hailed as a hero after successfully resuscitating a Dutch female tourist who nearly drowned at Jomtien Beach...
Chinese man arrested after knife attack injures three security guards at Pattaya bar
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya police have arrested a Chinese national following a knife attack that left three security guards seriously injured at a nightlife...