Yearly Archives: 2018
Buses, taxis checked before Songkran
PATTAYA - The Chonburi Land Transportation Department launched checks on all public transport vehicles ahead of the Songkran holiday.
Inspectors set up a checkpoint on...
Methamphetamine seizures lead surge in drug busts
Bangkok (AP) — Police announced Tuesday that they confiscated an estimated US$54 million worth of methamphetamine in one of their biggest-ever drug seizures and...
Heavy rains forecast in most parts of Thailand later this week
Bangkok - The Meteorological Department has warned people across the country of the impact of a tropical storm expected to make landfall on Thursday.
According...
People urged to wear retro-Thai costumes during Songkran festival
Bangkok - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Ministry of Culture are encouraging Thais and foreign visitors to wear retro-Thai costumes during...
Justice Ministry holds conference torture and forced disappearance
Bangkok - In accordance with the government’s goal to enhance Thailand’s human rights guarantees, the Ministry of Justice has held a practical conference on...
Relics parade kicks off Pattaya’s crusade to make Songkran cultural
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...
Magazine editor in trouble over anti-pollution posting
Bangkok (AP) — A magazine editor in northern Thailand has apologized to the governor of Chiang Mai after he threatened her with criminal charges...
Malaysia set to intercept boat said to be carrying Rohingya
Bangkok (AP) — Malaysian authorities said Monday that they have stepped up patrols to intercept a boat thought to be carrying dozens of people...
PM urges cooperation as authorities prepare Songkran safety measures
Bangkok - The Prime Minister has asked for the cooperation of the public in official efforts to reduce accidents and losses during the Songkran...
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Nach dem Countdown fragen Touristen, ob Pattaya ein Strandparadies oder eine Müllhalde ist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Kaum waren die letzten Feuerwerkslichter am Himmel verblasst, zeigte sich am Pattaya Beach ein ganz anderes Bild zum Jahresbeginn. Als Touristen...
Rauchwolken über Zentral-Pattaya nach Brand nahe Beach Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Neujahrstag ist am Nachmittag hinter einem Hotel in der Soi 12 an der Beach Road ein Feuer ausgebrochen. Dichte Rauchschwaden...
Russischer Motorradfahrer stirbt an tödlicher Jomtien-Kurve
PATTAYA, Thailand – Ein russischer Motorradfahrer ist am Neujahrsmorgen tödlich verunglückt, sein Freund wurde verletzt, nachdem ihr Motorrad an der berüchtigten „tödlichen Kurve“ auf...