Yearly Archives: 2016
171 Sailboats join in fleet review in honor of HM King...
PHUKET, – Some 170 sailboats joined in a fleet review in honor of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn at Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2016.
The...
Today in History – Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016
Today is Saturday, Dec. 10, the 345th day of 2016. There are 21 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Dec. 10, 1906,...
70 Billion baht revenue expected from tourism
BANGKOK – Revenue from domestic tourism is expected to total up to 70 billion baht as more Thais are traveling within the country and...
Thai Red Cross Society provides relief to flood-affected residents in the...
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - The Thai Red Cross Society has donated 500 aid packs to those suffering from the recent flood in Nakhon Si...
HM the King expresses sorrow for earthquake victims in Indonesia
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on Thursday sent a letter of condolence to Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo over the recent earthquake in...
Students warned of buying fake diplomas from fraudsters
The Ministry of Education has recently sought help from the Ministry of Digital for Economy and Society to track down a fraudulent gang which...
Put your name down for a Cord
That is a “Cord”, not an “Accord!”
In 1936, Errett Lobban Cord displayed his car of the future, modestly known as a Cord 810. And...
Hunt on for spelling-challenged bank robber in Massachusetts
Boston (AP) - A bank robber dubbed the “spelling bee bandit” because the notes he’s passed to tellers contain the same misspelling is being...
Robbery goes awry in Austria after suspect finds bank closed
Vienna (AP) - This robbery failed before it began. The bank was closed. Austrian police have arrested a man who they say tried to...
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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...