Yearly Archives: 2016
HRH Princess Sirindhorn leads the day’s morning funeral rites
BANGKOK – Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn led this morning’s offering of food to monks performing the funeral prayer for the late His Majesty...
Japan’s Emperor Akihito mourned His Majesty for three days
Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have mourned the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand for three days after hearing the...
Chiang Rai steps up security during mourning period
CHIANG RAI – The local authorities in Chiang Rai province increase security at department stores and important tourist sites during a 30-day period of...
Bhutan King and Queen pay tribute before the King’s urn at...
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema paid respect before the Royal urn of His Majesty the King at the Dusit...
Karen rebels fly flag half-mast to pay respect to HM the...
The Karen National Union (KNU) has ordered its troops based in three border camps in Mae Hong Son, Tak and Kanchanaburi to fly its...
Bangkok City Hall offers free lodging for upcountry mourners
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has arranged for free lodging for people from upcountry provinces who arrive in Bangkok to pay respect to the late...
Government may provide black ribbons to the poor who cannot afford...
The government is considering handing out black ribbons or any symbols representing grief to low-income earners who cannot afford black or white dresses needed...
Today in History – Monday, Oct. 17, 2016
Today is Monday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2016. There are 75 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Oct. 17, 1777,...
Government provides transportations to come to the Grand Palace to mourn...
BANGKOK,(NNT) - Government provides transportations to come to the Grand Palace to facilitate the public who wants to come and sign the condolence and...
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When Expat fixed incomes meet a moving target
The quiet financial squeeze on retired foreigners in Thailand
Retirement is supposed to be the most predictable chapter of life. Income is fixed. Habits are...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...