Yearly Archives: 2018
Relics parade to kick off Pattaya’s cultural Songkran
The Sanctuary of Truth again will parade Buddhist relics through Pattaya to kick off the city’s attempt at making Songkran a traditional holiday instead...
PM gives annual Songkran speech, urges gratitude towards elderly
Bangkok - The Prime Minister has given a speech on the occasion of this year’s Songkran festival, urging all to express gratitude towards the...
Police chief checks Songkran operations in Pattaya
Chonburi - The national police chief inspected traffic facilitation and road safety measures in Pattaya on the first day of the Songkran holiday.
The Commissioner-General...
Public Health Min warns of heatstroke due to intoxication
Bangkok - The Ministry of Public Health has warned citizens of the dangers heatstroke, urging them to refrain from drinking alcohol during the day...
Officials reclaim encroached land in Kaeng Krachan National Park
Phetchaburi - The Phaya Sua Task Force has reclaimed encroached land in Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province, following the discovery of an...
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn honored for her work against hunger
Bangkok - A summit of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has honored Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn...
Songkran is Baaaack!
Beach Road will be closed April 19
Beach Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 19 for the finale of Pattaya’s...
Prescription opioids fail rigorous new test for chronic pain
Chicago (AP) - A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain.
In patients with stubborn back aches or hip...
Police blanket Pattaya’s roads for Songkran
Songkran is well underway in Thailand and Pattaya police are on the streets trying to keep people alive.
Traffic Division Chief Pol. Maj. Orut Sapanon...
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Risks in Thailand’s unregulated real estate market
PATTAYA, Thailand - For years, Thailand’s real estate market has been described often half-jokingly as the Wild West....
Drunken tourist causes disturbance near Pattaya school, authorities step in as wife talks him...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities acted swiftly on January 13 to calm a foreign tourist who became intoxicated and disruptive near Pattaya City School...
Pattaya condo raids find foreign nationals violating immigration laws
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi immigration police, in collaboration with Pattaya City Police and Tourist Police, conducted a coordinated raid at a condominium on Pattaya...
Pattaya City updates progress on Khao Noi road upgrade, public voices mixed reactions
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have provided an update on the ongoing road improvement works along Soi Khao Noi, confirming that the project...
Stricter action under ‘Better Pattaya’ targets beggars, homeless and trafficking networks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya have intensified ongoing efforts to regulate begging and address issues involving homeless and destitute individuals, as part of...