Yearly Archives: 2016
Roads to be avoided by motorists due to ACD summit
Motorists are warned to avoid several roads in Bangkok starting Sunday late afternoon because some of the roads will be temporarily closed to traffic...
Revised charter draft to be in PM’s hands on Tuesday
BANGKOK, (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will submit the permanent charter draft to the Prime Minister this Tuesday, one day ahead of...
Government scrambles water management and flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The government is ready to provide relief measures to assist flood affected farmers, while all authorities are scrambling to brace for...
Today in History – Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016
Today is Sunday, Oct. 9, the 283rd day of 2016. There are 83 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Oct. 9, 1936,...
New land tax law may not be ready early next year
The land and building tax law may not come into force early next year as earlier scheduled but this will not impact on the...
BMA details policy to mitigate the risk of crime and drugs...
BANGKOK - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has detailed its policy to mitigate the risk of crime and drugs around schools by enhancing the...
Thailand urges Mexico to lift import embargo on shrimps
BANGKOK - Thailand has called on Mexico to lift an import embargo on shrimps from this country and expand bilateral trade.
Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn,...
Thai delegates woo investors in Paris
PARIS - Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has led a group of delegates to Paris to attract potential investors, as part of the government’s...
British envoy vows to help publicize Thai custom and culture
BANGKOK - British Ambassador to Thailand Brian Davidson pledged to have Briton visitors understand better about Thai custom and culture and paid apologies for...
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Expats navigate Thailand’s shift from paper passports to digital ID
PATTAYA, Thailand - In 2026, Thailand is expected to complete one of the most significant transformations in its immigration system, the abolition of passport...
Pattaya City Expats Club rings in 2026 with talks on how to make it...
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya City Expats Club’s meeting on Wednesday, December 31, featured speakers on 4 topics with the general theme about having...
Blocked footpaths trigger fines and towing in Pattaya enforcement drive
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have stepped up enforcement against motorcycles illegally parked on sidewalks, targeting vehicles obstructing pedestrian access along South Pattaya...
Pedestrians injured as Chinese motorcyclist crashes at speed in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Three people were injured when a high-speed motorcycle ridden by a Chinese national struck pedestrians on Pattaya Third Road late Wednesday...
Pattaya Beach faces relentless cleanup as authorities push for real change
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities are pressing ahead with continuous, no-pause operations to restore order along Pattaya Beach, as concerns over safety, tourism image,...