Yearly Archives: 2018
Jailed Instagram model wants to trade secrets for freedom
Pattaya (AP) — A Belarusian woman jailed in Thailand for offering sex lessons without a work permit says she has a story to tell...
Finance Min forecasts 4.2% economic growth this year
Bangkok - The Thai economy over the past two months has continued to grow on the back of higher consumer confidence and industrial output,...
Chonburi brings senior citizens and disabled children to winter festival
Bangkok - Chonburi has organized a program to bring senior citizens and disabled children to Bangkok's ‘Love and Warmth at Winter's End Festival’.
Chonburi Governor...
Phuket airport resumes normal operations following runway closure
Phuket - Airports of Thailand's (AOT) General Manager Phet Chan-charoen revealed Wednesday that all flights to and from Phuket international airport are now operating...
Snow hampers 3rd day of Formula 1 testing in Spain
Montmelo, Spain (AP) — Cold weather continued to cause havoc for Formula One teams on Wednesday, with snowfall delaying the third day of testing...
Makha Bucha Day falls on Thursday March 1 this year
Banks, offices will be closed
This year, Makha Bucha Day (Buddhist All Saints Day) falls on Thursday, March 1. Government offices, banks and many businesses...
PM affirms elections to be held by next February
Bangkok (AP) — Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday the country will have elections by February next year, though he suggested the date is...
Police probe death of Pol Gen Salang
Bangkok - Thai police are performing an autopsy on the remains of Pol Gen Salang Bunnag, former deputy chief of the Royal Thai Police...
Authorities, importer differ on cause of damage to Laemchabang shipment
Rayong - The director of Laemchabang Port, Pol Sub-Lt. Montri Rerkjamnien, says that three NGV buses found damaged in their containers sustained the damage...
Latest Stories
Jomtien municipal officers remove unclaimed tent found on sidewalk
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers in Jomtien removed an unclaimed tent found set up on a public sidewalk near the beach access point at...
Busy beaches but empty registers for Pattaya’s small businesses
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya enters the traditional high season, the mood among small business owners is far from festive. While beaches are busy...
Man found dead in Pattaya sea after disappearing while swimming for five hours
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 57-year-old man was found dead in the sea off Pattaya Beach on Saturday morning after disappearing while swimming during the...
German engineer reports alleged hair-growth herbal scam to Pattaya Police
PATTAYA, Thailand – A German engineer has filed a police complaint after allegedly being deceived into purchasing expensive herbal products falsely claimed to restore...
Indian tourist injured in assault near Pattaya Walking Street after payment dispute
PATTAYA, Thailand – An Indian tourist was injured after being assaulted by a group of transgender individuals following a dispute over payment near Walking...