Yearly Archives: 2016
Thai Government to wholly invest in the high-speed rail project
BANGKOK – The Transport Minister said that both Thai and Chinese governments have agreed to soon begin construction of the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed rail. ...
Today in History – Monday, March 28, 2016
Today is Monday, March 28, the 88th day of 2016. There are 278 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Chulabhorn Hospital opens brain clinic
BANGKOK, 27 March 2016 – Chulabhorn Hospital has inaugurated a brain clinic as part of its plan to enhance the well-being of the elderly....
Anti-drug operations in Samut Prakan
SAMUT PRAKAN – The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) recently paid an inspection visit to Samut Prakan to follow up on anti-drug...
Drought dries up waterfalls in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI – Four waterfalls in the northern province of Chiang Mai has become parched amidst the prolonged drought crisis. This year’s drought crisis...
Cambodian passport delivery fraud
BANGKOK – Cambodian workers residing in Thailand have been warned on the act of passport delivery fraud, carried out by third parties who charge...
Zoo issues statement on mahout killed by elephant
The Director of the Chiang Mai Zoo released a statement on the recent death of a mahout who had been killed by a bull...
Man reports loss of cash in the street is arrested on...
Social media publicized the story of a man who unknowingly dropped cash on the streets of Chiang Mai near the Lanna Hospital on March...
Twenty-nine arrested as police sweep up suspects in Chiang Mai
As part of the lead up to Songkran police in three districts in Chiang Mai swept up suspects wanted for drugs and illegal possession...
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When Expat fixed incomes meet a moving target
The quiet financial squeeze on retired foreigners in Thailand
Retirement is supposed to be the most predictable chapter of life. Income is fixed. Habits are...
Testosterone – Andropause
The short answer to the question, “Are all men destined to become grumpy as they age?” is NO — no man must become a...
Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...