Yearly Archives: 2016
More and more youngsters under 15 die of road accidents involving...
A total of 943 youngsters under 15 years of age died or motorcycle-related road accidents last year and, of these, 378 of them are...
Central bank admits crackdown on zero-dollar package tours has greater impact...
The government’s crackdown on zero-dollar package tours from China may have greater impacts on tourism business than earlier projected but whether the impacts will...
Today in History – Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016
Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2016. There are 30 days left in the year.
Today's Highlights in History:
On Dec. 1, 1941,...
HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn named new Thai king in formal NLA...
Bangkok (AP) - After a brief joint meeting held on Tuesday 29 November, the Cabinet, following a 1924 law on succession, submitted HRH Crown...
Chonburi’s coast bridge is becoming a popular tourist attraction
Chonburi's new 3.42 kilometre long coast bridge is becoming a new popular tourist spot, and now construction is underway to extend it by additional...
HM the Queen discharged from Chulalongkorn hospital and returns to Chitralada...
Her Majesty the Queen has returned to the Chitralada Palace from Chulalongkorn hospital on Tuesday after doctors have declared that her condition has improved...
Brain-storming session to solve garbage problem on Koh Samui
Thai PBS, in cooperation with Koh Samui municipal, Tourism Authority of Thailand, hotels, schools and other stakeholders held a round-table discussion on the resort...
Guns N’ Roses concert in Bangkok on February 28
Gun N’Roses rock band will play at the SCG Stadium in Bangkok on February 28 next year as part of its “Not in This...
Today in History – Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2016. There are 31 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 30, 1782,...
Latest Stories
A strong Baht, who wins, who loses and why expats are paying attention
PATTAYA, Thailand - “The baht is strengthening.” It sounds like an ordinary line from an economic report. For expats living in Thailand, it is...
Pattaya authorities enforce sidewalk rules, ticket cars blocking pedestrian paths
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers cracked down on vehicles obstructing sidewalks, issuing a ticket to a white Honda Jazz parked on South Pattaya...
Pattaya bustles with festive cheer on Christmas Eve
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya came alive on Christmas Eve as tourists and locals flooded the city’s famous Walking Street, soaking up the festive atmosphere....
Foreign tourist injured in fight outside Jomtien beer bar in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — At around 2:00 a.m. on December 25, police at Pattaya City Station were notified of a brawl with injuries in front...
Foreign tourists clash in street fight along Pattaya Beach over minor bump
PATTAYA, Chonburi — A street brawl between two foreign tourists erupted along Pattaya Beach, causing alarm among onlookers and disrupting the area’s normally festive...