Yearly Archives: 2018
Son of former Thai PM indicted on money laundering charge
Bangkok (AP) — The son of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was indicted Wednesday on charges of money laundering, as pressure mounts on the...
3 French tourists hit with charges after filing false mugging claim
Surat Thani - Three French citizens have been found to be involved in a hoax after they filed a report with Samui Island tourist...
Officials to conduct DNA test on Asian bearcat paws seized from...
Bangkok - Officials will conduct a DNA test on the Asian bearcat paws seized in a recent arrest at Sai Yok National Park. The...
Democrats’s new leadership election sees three strong contenders
Bangkok - The election of a new leader of the Democrat Party is underway and three strong contenders are ready to take the party’s...
Pattaya steps up marine safety efforts during monsoon
Pattaya has stepped up security precautions for boat passengers during the monsoon conditions nearing the end of rainy season.
The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department...
PM discusses cooperation with Japanese counterpart ahead of 10th Mekong-Japan Summit
Tokyo - Thailand's Prime Minister is in Japan for the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit to discuss the 2018 Tokyo Strategy draft and cooperation with his...
One-month campaign launched to crack down on overstaying foreigners
Bangkok - The Ministry of Defense plans to crack down on any foreigners who might possibly stay in Thailand beyond the expiry of their...
Unauthorized group found with weapons, animal carcass in Sai Yok National...
Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok National Park authorities have reported the capture of an unauthorized off-road travel group led by a district chief found with...
Suthep says he will not contest upcoming general election
Bangkok - Suthep Thuagsuban, one of the founders of the Action Coalition For Thailand Party, insists that he is not planning to run for...
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A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...
Slow down and follow the rules as road accidents remain a daily reality on...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A traffic crash on a provincial highway has laid bare a familiar and uncomfortable reality on Thailand’s roads, where traffic rules...