Yearly Archives: 2016
Exports to recover this year
BANGKOK - A forecast by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) says exports would expand 218,000 dollars or 2% this year,...
Foreign Minister accepts G77 Chairmanship on behalf of Thailand
BANGKOK - The Foreign Minister has traveled to the UN Headquarters in New York and accepted the G77 Chairmanship for 2016 on behalf of...
Prime Minister attends 106th anniversary ceremony of 1st Army Area
BANGKOK - A ceremony to commemorate the 106th anniversary of the 1st Army Area was attended by the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief...
The 18th Bangkok International symposium on HIV updates response to HIV...
BANGKOK - The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration (HIV-NAT) is hosting the 18th Bangkok International symposium on HIV medicine from 13th-15th January 2016...
Pattaya karaoke owner busted for pimping underage girl
Pattaya karaoke bar owner was arrested on charges of pimping out a 16-year-old girl. Sommai Chongthanakamol, 48, was taken into custody during a sting...
Pattaya to relocate feisty Koh Larn monkeys
Pattaya plans to send animal-control officers to Koh Larn to relocate aggressive monkeys following an attack on a young Russian tourist. Jaran Tiebmuang, chief...
Chonburi officials perform merit-making for New Year’s blessings
Provincial officials and residents offered robes and basic necessities to monks in a merit-making ceremony for New Year’s wishes in Chonburi. Gov. Khomsan Ekachai...
DIY learning program highlighted at School No. 5
Pattaya School No. 5 held a meeting with the Basic Education Commission of Thailand to promote the success of the “do it yourself” learning...
Social workers meet to improve laborers’ lives
Eighty social workers met in Nongprue to focus on ways to improve the quality of life for low-paid laborers. Pathama Chanchiew, director of the...
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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...