Yearly Archives: 2018
NLA to draft law governing domesticated animals
Bangkok - In the wake of the recent rabies outbreak, the National Legislative Assembly will propose adding a section to the animal protection law...
New exhibit showcases Lincoln’s letter to Thai king
Bangkok (AP) — Elephants are Thailand's national animal, so it's only natural that HM King Mongkut in 1861 offered to send a pair to...
Govt to discuss election date with political parties in June
Bangkok - The government will summon representatives of all registered political parties to determine an election date this June.
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha told...
Thailand produces more than 178,000 vehicles in Feb
Bangkok - Domestic vehicle production expanded 15.37% year-on-year in February to more than 178,000 units, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Surapong Paisitpatnapong,...
PEA to monitor Pattaya Walking Street following transformer fire
PATTAYA - Provincial Electrify Authority employees will be stationed around Walking Street on weekends to monitor power use following a massive fire that destroyed...
Cabinet explains how it plans to deal with rabies virus
Bangkok -The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has held a meeting to discuss matters related to the rabies outbreak and the purchase of anti-rabies vaccine.
The...
Police chief extends condolences to families of bus accident victims
Bangkok - The Commissioner General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaijinda, has extended condolences to families of those killed and injured...
Construction of Bangkok-Chiang Mai high speed rail project to start in...
Bangkok - Construction of the Bangkok-Chiang Mai high speed rail project will get underway in 2020, according to Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
During a Sustainable...
BMA officials to face disciplinary action over market row
Bangkok - An investigation into a row between residents of the Seri Villa housing estate and nearby markets has found 15 officials of the...
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Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
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,...