Yearly Archives: 2016
US targets 11 countries for lax copyright protection
Washington (AP) - China, Russia and India are among 11 countries targeted by the Obama administration for leaving American producers of music, movies and...
MRT gives lawmakers test ride on Purple Line today
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) today conducted a test service of its "Purple Line" linking Bangkok and Nonthaburi with members of...
Authorities seek to charge culprits behind Doi Suthep forest fire
CHIANG MAI – Doi Suthep-Pui National Park authorities have filed charges against people responsible for a fire that started in the area of Doi...
Prime Minister Prayut wants no more reporting on Phra Viharn Temple...
BANGKOK- The Prime Minister is not concerned about the impact of the Phra Viharn Temple replica on international relations with Cambodia, but is nevertheless...
Thailand-Myanmar discuss labour management
NAYPYIDAW – The Ministers of Thailand and Myanmar have held talks on mutual efforts of labour management, with Myanmar praising Thailand for good regulation...
Survey reveals rise in consumer spending at start of new school...
BANGKOK - The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce expects domestic spending at the start...
Today in History – Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Today is Tuesday, May 10, the 131st day of 2016. There are 235 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May...
Promoting Human Rights Education in the Southern Border Provinces
BANGKOK, - The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) has organized training to provide knowledge about human rights for officials operating in the southern...
300-kg croc found in Surat Thani’s abandoned shrimp farm
SURAT THANI - A shrimp farm owner in the southern province of Surat Thani has found a 300-kg crocodile that is suspected of having...
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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...