Yearly Archives: 2016
Chinese New Year goods maintain prices
Bangkok – Thais of Chinese descent have been observed stocking up on goods for the coming Chinese New Year celebration, buying up ducks, chickens...
Tourism Authority of Thailand moves to expand tourism from Iran and...
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand has pushed to expand foreign tourist arrivals from Iran and Oman, following a recent government delegation to...
TAT welcomes couples to tie the knot for the month of...
Bangkok, – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Suvarnabhumi Airport and the Immigration Division, staged a special ceremony to welcome the...
Pattaya panics as authorities perform bomb drill
Images on social media about a suspected bomb at Bali Hai pier on Tuesday afternoon prompted messages from people all over the...
Public health and tourism ministries promote Thailand as medical tourism hub
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports are working together to promote Thailand as a medical tourism...
Plans to develop single online tourism information platform
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports are collaborating to bring a single online...
Bangkok authorities prepare to cope with drought
Bangkok – Bangkok authorities have begun drafting measures to deal with water shortages in the capital’s central and southern regions. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)...
Today in History – Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2016. There are 333 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Academic seminar held to support Thai workforce
BANGKOK - An academic seminar under the theme "Power of Global Knowledge & Innovation" was held at Stamford International University, Asoke campus. ...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...