Yearly Archives: 2016
Department of Foreign Trade:Thailand should reduce rice production
BURIRAM - The Department of Foreign Trade has raised concerns for over production of Thai rice, despite confirmation that rice exports for this year...
Farmers in Chao Phraya River basin advised to follow weather reports...
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to support farmers during the upcoming farming season with the help from the Meteorological Department....
Rangsit Uni scraps entrance exam of medical students after cheats were...
Rangsit University has cancelled the entrance examination of medical students after five applicants were caught cheating. The university rector Dr Arthit Urairat said Monday...
Price increase of iron rods is affecting construction industry
Building contractors are complaining about the steady rise in iron rods for construction in the past two months and also scarcity of the product...
Sufficient water, abundant food predicted this year
Thailand will have sufficient water for use, have abundant food for consumption and for trade, the Royal soothsayer predicted at the ancient Royal ploughing...
Thai Red Cross Society holds four-day blood drive
BANGKOK- The Thai Red Cross Society recently held a four-day blood drive to commemorate World Red Cross Day on May 8. The event was...
Today in History – Monday, May 9, 2016
Today is Monday, May 9, the 130th day of 2016. There are 236 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date....
Lively atmosphere at Huai Kon Border Pass in Nan province
NAN - Local media reported a lively atmosphere at the Huai Kon Border Pass in Nan province during the Coronation Day national holiday. Thai...
Phetchabun officials inspect damage from recent storm
PHETCHABUN - The Governor of Phetchabun and his entourage on Sunday visited areas damaged in a tropical storm on the weekend, and provided assistance...
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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...