Yearly Archives: 2016
Government agency imposes new price regulation on motorcycle taxis
BANGKOK – The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has adjusted the calculation of motorcycle taxi fares in a bid to ensure fairness for passengers...
Chiang Rai draws the curtains on 12th Mekong Goodwill Games
CHIANG RAI – The 12nd Mekong Goodwill Games Chiang Rai 2016 have concluded, giving participants new friendships and a memorable experience. The closing ceremony...
Today in History – Saturday, March 26, 2016
Today is Saturday, March 26, the 86th day of 2016 .There are 280 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Today in History – Friday, March 25, 2016
Today is Friday, March 25, the 85th day of 2016. There are 281 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Thailand vows to reduce carbon emission by 35% at SETA 2016
BANGKOK - Thailand has been hosting the Sustainable Energy & Technology Asia (SETA) 2016, where it vowed to reduce carbon emission by 35% in...
Food vendors in Don Mueang Airport to lower prices starting April...
BANGKOK- Food vendors at Don Mueang International Airport have agreed to lower the price of their products from April 10 onward. Ombudsman Wittawat Ratchatanan...
Neighbouring countries asked to collaborate in smog mitigation
BANGKOK, 24 March 2016 – The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has reached out to ambassadors of neighbouring countries, urging immediate control of burning activities...
Agriculture’s 2016 Q1 recession due to drought according to officials
BANGKOK – The Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) forecasts a first quarter contraction of 2.1 percent, citing drought conditions brought on by the El...
Building collapses in Soi VC South Pattaya
At 12:30pm on March the 24, 2016, residents of Soi VC South Pattaya reported that a 3 storey building had suddenly collapsed. One of...
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Jomtien’s deadly curve strikes again, Russian motorcyclist killed
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Russian motorcyclist was killed and his friend injured after their motorcycle lost control and crashed into the central median at...
Fireworks not a free-for-all Pattaya officials step in on safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities have issued a renewed public safety warning urging tourists and residents to refrain from setting off fireworks themselves during...
Lost Pakistani child found on New Year’s night in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Pakistani child was reported separated from their family on New Year’s night near the entrance of Soi 1, Pattaya Beach.
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Smoke billows in central Pattaya as firefighters control New Year’s Day blaze near Beach...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A fire broke out on New Year’s Day afternoon behind a hotel in Soi 12, Beach Road, sending thick plumes of...
Flying lanterns light up Pattaya’s New Year sky and expose a failure of enforcement
PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite annual warnings, patrols, and repeated reminders, flying lanterns once again filled Pattaya’s night sky during New Year celebrations — only...