Yearly Archives: 2016
All TV and radio channels to return to own programming but...
The government last night issued a statement allowing all television and radio channels to broadcast their own programmes after last night's live broadcast.
But all...
Traders warned not to overcharge black clothes
Traders have been warned not to overprice their black clothes which are now in high demand as Thai people flock to markets, department stores,...
Recommendations regarding Mourning Period for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand is now in an official period of mourning following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In this regard, the Tourism Authority of...
Chinese President expresses condolences to HM the Queen over loss of...
BANGKOK - Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a message of condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit over the passing of His Majesty King...
Today in History – Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016
Today is Saturday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2016. There are 77 days left in the year.
Today's Highlights in History:
On Oct. 15, 1966,...
HRH the Crown Prince asks for time to grieve before accepting...
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was designated heir to the throne of the Chakri dynasty as of December 28, 1972, according to...
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies
On behalf of the United States of America and all Americans in Thailand, I offer heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Majesty the...
The Latest: Crown prince arrives at hospital to receive body
Bangkok (AP) - 4 p.m. The Crown Prince has arrived at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital to receive the body of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej...
Condolences pouring in from around the globe
South Korean President Park Geun-hye has credited HM King Bhumibol for his leadership as the “father of Thailand and its spiritual pillar” in offering...
Latest Stories
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...