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Yearly Archives: 2016

5,200 tribal villagers nationwide travel to pay homage to late King

BANGKOK - The Department of Health Service Support along with public and private agencies have taken care of 5,200 members over 40 hill tribes...

PM admires Thai students’ accomplishments from 13th JISO

BANGKOK - The Prime Minister expressed admiration for the achievement of Thai students who won one gold medal and five silver medals from the...

Pol Gen Srivara disagrees with searching for Dhammakaya now

The planned joint operation between the police and the Department of Special Investigation officials to search Wat Dhammakaya this week appears to have hit...

Former follower recalls his “riches to rags” story after being inducted...

A former follower of the Dhammakaya sect who claimed that his family went broke and broke up after they donated all their wealth to...

Today in History – Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2016. There are 18 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 13, 1981,...

Today in History – Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

Today is Monday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2016. There are 19 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 12, 1946,...

HM the King presents relief materials to flood victims in Songkhla

Privy councilor Palakorn Suwannarat on Sunday represented HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in presenting 2,000 bags of relief materials to flood victims in Ra...

Banks start giving cash handouts to low income-earners

Three state-owned banks have started giving one-time cash handouts ranging from 1,500-3,000 baht to low income-earners in agriculture and non-farming sectors. Government spokesman Lt-Gen Sansern...

Yala holds event to urge child rights protection

YALA - Various agencies in the southernmost province of Yala have co-organized an event to raise the level of public participation in the protection...

Latest Stories

The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees

PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...

Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...

Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...

Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...

Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern

PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...