Yearly Archives: 2016
Department of Probation proposes use of electronic devices as an alternative...
BANGKOK - The Department of Probation has developed of electronic tools to be used as a new probation monitoring system instead of imprisonment, unveiling...
Finance Ministry focuses on investments by government-private-public sectors
BANGKOK– The Ministry of Finance will focus on investments between the government, private and the public sector in general during 2016. according to the...
Uttaradit to launch drought relief campaign for farmers
UTTARADIT – Farmers in Uttaradit Province are urged to cultivate low water consuming plants during the drought season, while training projects on drought relief...
Rubber farmers demand more support from the government
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives accepted a proposal to improve compensation for rubber farmers. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Jintana...
Ministry of Transport set to expand transportation routes throughout 2016
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Transport has set plans to continuously construct transportation routes in 2016. The construction of the Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi...
Udon Thani Groundwater Resource Office: 14 wells dug in 5 provinces
UDON THANI– Udon Thani Provincial Office of Groundwater Resource Director Wittaya Meenisai has disclosed the progress of developing groundwater resource for agriculture in the...
GPS devices to be installed in large trucks and public buses
BANGKOK - The Department of Land Transport is installing GPS devices in every heavy-duty truck and public bus in an effort to help ensure...
Today in History – Monday, Jan. 11, 2016
Today is Monday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2016. There are 354 days left in the year. Highlights in history on this date:...
Government to strengthen SME operators in 12 Special Economic Zones
BANGKOK- The Department of Industrial Promotion has unveiled its plan to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in 12 Special Economic Zones across 10...
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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...