Yearly Archives: 2018
5 Thais 1 Vietnamese arrested for wildlife smuggling
Nong Khai - Nong Khai wildlife officials have arrested Thai and Vietnamese citizens for trying to smuggle wild animals into Laos.
The officials found 14...
Two boats involved in whale shark hunt locked down
Phuket - Authorities have locked down two boats tied to the illegal catch and release of a pregnant whale shark, barring them from movement...
2 injured in multiple bombings in troubled south
Bangkok (AP) — Authorities say suspected Muslim insurgents set off small bombs at about two dozen locations in Thailand’s deep south, wounding two women.
A...
DDC urges vigilance against dengue fever
Bangkok - Up to 10,446 cases of dengue fever infection have been recorded in Thailand since January 1 of this year with 15 deaths...
Beachgoers warned against eating raw sea urchins
Chonburi - A number of netizens have expressed health concerns after watching recent footage of foreign tourists dining on raw sea urchins, which were...
Authorities seek whale shark filmed as being captured
Phuket - Authorities have continued to search for a whale shark filmed on May 18 as being caught and then released by a fishing...
Navy takes delivery of 5 new patrol boats
The Royal Thai Navy has taken delivery of five new coastal-patrol boats worth 600 million baht.
Navy commander-in-chief Adm. Naris Pratumsuwan presided over the May...
Nongprue moves to outsource garbage collection
Nonprue is preparing to solicit bids for a private contractor to take over garbage collection in the sub-district.
Public Health and Environment Director Surapon Krimprasert...
Austria donates 1.2 million baht to ATCC
The Austrian embassy donated more than a million baht to the Anti-Human Trafficking Center for construction of a new girls’ dormitory.
The embassy’s police liaison...
Latest Stories
Beach isn’t a campsite as Pattaya moves to curb overnight tents on the sand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have reminded visitors that camping is not permitted on public beaches after discovering tourists setting up tents and...
Man injured by venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, rushed to hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man was injured after being pierced by a venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, prompting an emergency response late Saturday...
Rare green seaweed phenomenon draws crowds to Bali Hai Cape in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon has captivated tourists and locals at Bali Hai Cape, where bright green seaweed has covered seaside rocks...
Pattaya isn’t empty, it’s different and the strong baht didn’t kill it
PATTAYA, Thailand – “It’s not the women or their smiles anymore — it’s the exchange rate that decides whether I stay or go.”
That line...
A gentle Sunday in Pattaya as cool breezes replace the heat
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports generally mild weather conditions for Pattaya and the eastern region, with cooler mornings and a chance of...