Yearly Archives: 2016
Today in History – Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2016. There are 123 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Aug. 30, 1861,...
Today in History – Monday, Aug. 29, 2016
Today is Monday, Aug. 29, the 242nd day of 2016. There are 124 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Aug. 29, 1966,...
Chiang Rai to promote alternative energy to achieve farming cost reductions
The province of Chiang Rai has been promoting the use of alternative energy to help achieve a sustainable reduction in farming costs.
Deputy Governor of...
Fine Arts Department confirms no plan to demolish historic building
The Fine Arts Department has confirmed that it has no plans to dismantle a building in Phuket; the structure is nearly a century old...
PM has no intention of staying in office
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on all sectors of society to work towards reform, adopt change and be united, while reiterating that...
4 governors told to help health officials in containing Zika virus
The Interior Ministry has ordered governors of four provinces where there was a high incidence of Zika virus infection to cooperate with the Public...
GSB’s ATMs are to resume normal services in early September
The Government Savings Bank’s ATM services are expected to resume normal operations to serve customers in early September, the bank’s managing director Chartchai Payuhanavichai...
Min of Justice calls for ASEAN role in drug clampdown
The Minister of Justice has appealed to Southeast Asian nations to combine their efforts to rid the Golden Triangle of drug production during the...
Importers told to remove luxury cars from tax-free zones in 90...
The Customs Department has issued a statement asking importers to remove their imported luxury vehicles left at tax-free zones for over two years otherwise...
Latest Stories
Beach isn’t a campsite as Pattaya moves to curb overnight tents on the sand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have reminded visitors that camping is not permitted on public beaches after discovering tourists setting up tents and...
Man injured by venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, rushed to hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man was injured after being pierced by a venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, prompting an emergency response late Saturday...
Rare green seaweed phenomenon draws crowds to Bali Hai Cape in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon has captivated tourists and locals at Bali Hai Cape, where bright green seaweed has covered seaside rocks...
Pattaya isn’t empty, it’s different and the strong baht didn’t kill it
PATTAYA, Thailand – “It’s not the women or their smiles anymore — it’s the exchange rate that decides whether I stay or go.”
That line...
A gentle Sunday in Pattaya as cool breezes replace the heat
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports generally mild weather conditions for Pattaya and the eastern region, with cooler mornings and a chance of...