Yearly Archives: 2016
Royal message of condolence sent to Ecuador
BANGKOK - His Majesty the King has sent his condolences to the President of the Republic of Ecuador, following the devastating earthquakes that hit...
Today in History – Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Today is Tuesday, April 19, the 110th day of 2016. There are 256 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Government to award “May” Ratchanok Intanon after becoming world champion badminton...
BANGKOK,(NNT) – The government has initiated consideration of an award for recently named World No. 1 Badminton Player Ratchanok Intanon, or May, in recognition...
Secondary students urged not to use plastic bags
BANGKOK,(NNT) - CP All Public Company Limited has launched an educational youth camp to encourage youngsters to stop using plastic bags. According to...
Increase of foreign tourists during Songkran festival
BANGKOK, (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Watthanawarangkun said the number of foreign visitors to Thailand during Songkran festival from April 13 until...
Private sector keen to invest in Phase 3 at Laem Chabang...
BANGKOK, (NNT) – Private entrepreneurs have proposed that the government allow them to wholly invest in the Laem Chabang Port Phase 3 project. Transport...
338 died, 2,891 injured in five day Songkran travels from April...
Fatal road accidents during the Songkran festival celebrations nationwide have now claimed the lives of 338 people and injured 2,891 others in the five-day...
Today in History – Sunday, April 17, 2016
Today is Sunday, April 17, the 108th day of 2015. There are 258 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Purple line train to open public trial in May
BANGKOK– The Bang Yai - Tao Poon Purple Rail Line is set for public trial in May, servicing free rides prior to the official...
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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...
Pickup truck slams into bridge pillar in Pattaya, driver seriously injured
PATTAYA, Thailand – A pickup truck driver was seriously injured after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a bridge pillar on Highway...
Pattaya Squid Fair to transform Jomtien Beach into ‘Fisherman’s Fantasy Village’, Feb 20–21
PATTAYA, Thailand – In 2026, Pattaya will invite visitors to step into an imaginative seaside world as the annual Pattaya Squid Fair returns under...
Pattaya and OR move toward low-carbon tourism city with EV infrastructure MOU
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has taken a significant step toward becoming a low-carbon tourism destination by preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding...