Yearly Archives: 2016
MPs to propose PM nominees under new constitution, reiterates Meechai
Members of parliament will be able to nominate candidates for prime minister while members of the senate will only be allowed to vote, under...
Today in History – Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016
Today is Sunday, Aug. 28, the 241st day of 2016. There are 125 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Aug. 28, 1963,...
Thailand and Cambodia co-chair meeting for bilateral cooperation
The 10th Meeting of the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia started yesterday at the St. Regis hotel in Bangkok. Prak...
Two South Korean phone scammers arrested
Two South Koreans who operated a call centre scamming operation in Vietnam and managed to cheat over 500 investors in South Korea of about...
GLO to ban retailers selling lottery tickets higher than 80 baht
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will no longer allow charitable organizations and retailers to make advance reservations for lottery tickets, if they are found...
Niantic ready to meet NBTC to discuss off-limit areas for Pokemon...
San Francisco-based Niantic Inc., the developer of the augmented reality online game Pokemon Go, has agreed to discuss with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications...
Today in History – Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016
Today is Saturday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2016. There are 126 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Aug. 27, 1883,...
Bangkok named Asia’s best destination
Readers of the independent online travel magazine SmartTravelAsia.com have voted Bangkok the number one holiday destination in Asia.
The survey resulted in Bangkok being voted...
EGAT affirms Myanmar earthquake has no affect on Thailand’s dams
The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has confirmed that the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar had no effect on the structural integrity of...
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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...