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Yearly Archives: 2018

Period dress outpaces floral shirt sales during Songkran

Thai-period dress, especially from the Ayutthaya Era, was more popular than floral shirts during Songkran in Pattaya this year thanks to the hit television...

Check-ups. Worthwhile? Or a waste of time?

Check-ups are inherently involved in that important feature called the Quality of Life. Longevity alone, with no Quality, just isn’t worth having. Being stuck...

Auction of Zsa Zsa Gabor’s personal items earns $909,000

Los Angeles (AP) — Costumes, memorabilia and other items owned by late actress Zsa Zsa Gabor have sold at auction for more than $900,000. Heritage...

Russian banged up for robbing currency booth

Police arrested a Russian man for robbing a Pattaya-area currency exchange booth and assaulting a clerk. Provincial Police Region 2 deputy commander Pol. Maj. Gen....

Mercedes commits to eVito, eSprinter

Mercedes-Benz is committed to offering full-electric RHD (Right Hand Drive) versions of its Vito and Sprinter vans for its fleet customers but must wait...

“Drunken” Stir-fried Pork – Pad Khee Mao Moo

This week’s recipe is for those who really enjoy the spicy side of Thai cooking.  It calls for five hot chilies, but remember you...

5 busted for selling street side Songkran booze

Five street vendors were arrested for allegedly selling alcohol without a license during Pattaya’s Songkran finale. Police, Banglamung District and Excise Department officials scooped up...

One hurt in North Pattaya restaurant fire

One person was hurt when fire broke out at the Green Tree restaurant in North Pattaya. Two fire engines responded to the April 16 blaze...

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sets plans for Thailand

Bangkok (AP) - The Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has agreed to step up investments in Thailand as competition between online retailers heats up in...

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Bangkok choked by hazardous PM2.5 levels, residents urged to stay indoors

BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok was blanketed by hazardous air pollution on Wednesday morning as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) levels exceeded safety standards across all...

Thai Foreign Minister seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visas for 75 nations

BANGKOK, Thailand – Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow called in the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires on Thursday to seek clarity after Washington abruptly suspended immigrant visa...

Thai Foreign Minister urges caution over reports of possible US visa pause

BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkaew has addressed reports that the United States may suspend visa issuance for up to 75...

Thai Digital Ministry launches DE-FENCE platform to block scam calls and messages

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has launched DE-FENCE, a new digital platform intended to help the public avoid scam...

Princess Sirivannavari leads historic study of Queen Sirikit’s Balmain couture ahead of Paris exhibition

BANGKOK, Thailand – Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has led a research visit to the Balmain archives in Paris, France, to study...