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Yearly Archives: 2016

Thai drunk drivers may serve stint as morgue helpers

To try to combat the carnage on the country’s roads during the annual weeklong traditional New Year’s holiday celebration, Thai authorities are going gory:...

Ministry of Public Health warns public about post- Songkran diseases

Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoen is warning people about possible post-Songkran diseases, particularly pneumonia and pink eye....

Government spokesman: Royal rainmaking helps increase water supply

A government spokesman has assured that the royal rainmaking process will help increase the amount of water supply until the arrival of the rainy...

Augmented reality mapping out tech’s next mind-bending trip

San Francisco (AP) - Virtual reality is a trip, but an even wilder ride could be around the corner as mind-bending startups and technology...

Will Apple’s FBI tussle take a bite out of the brand?

New York (AP) - The revelation that the FBI was able to break into a secured iPhone without Apple’s help won’t take a bite...

Today in History – Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Today is Wednesday, April 20, the 111th day of 2016. There are 255 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...

New environment-friendly resort opens on Ko Phra Thong

PHANG NGA - Ko Phra Thong in Phang Nga province suffered severe devastation from the 2004 Tsunami, which forced its inhabitants to desert the...

Smog in Chiang Mai Province has exceeded normal levels for the...

CHIANG MAI - The smog situation in Chiang Mai Province has exceeded normal levels for the fourth consecutive day, prompting authorities to strictly monitor...

Royal Thai Air Force recruits female pilots for the first time

BANGKOK - The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is recruiting female pilots for the first time in its history. The application period will be...

Latest Stories

Princess Sirivannavari leads historic study of Queen Sirikit’s Balmain couture ahead of Paris exhibition

BANGKOK, Thailand – Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has led a research visit to the Balmain archives in Paris, France, to study...

Phuket Airport confirms no injuries after Etihad flight turbulence

BANGKOK, Thailand – Phuket International Airport (HKT) has clarified reports circulating online regarding Etihad Airways flight EY 416 on the Abu Dhabi–Phuket route that...

Lopburi prepares for King Narai Festival with Royal Homage Ceremony, February 13-22

BANGKOK, Thailand – Lopburi Governor Wiraphong Rhitrot recently led a powerful traditional ceremony at the historic Dusit Sawan Thanya Maha Prasat within Phra Narai...

Crane collapse on Rama II Road kills two, triggers threat of nationwide work halt

BANGKOK, Thailand – A construction crane collapsed on a major highway project south of Bangkok on Thursday, killing two people and injuring two others,...

Pattaya clears illegal shelters in renewed push to clean up public areas

PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers from Naklua, together with staff from Pattaya City’s Environmental Office, carried out an operation on January 15 to...