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Yearly Archives: 2018

Govt steps up piracy fight in Thailand

Bangkok - The government has vowed to continue its effort to solve the problem of intellectual properties infringement in Thailand. Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern...

114 Russians rescued from disabled tour boat

More than 100 Russians were rescued by police after their tour boat broke down off Pattaya’s Far Islands. Chonburi Immigration and Tourist police officers raced...

Thai police arrest suspected kingpin of wildlife trafficking

Bangkok (AP) — Thai police have arrested a suspected kingpin of wildlife trafficking who allegedly fueled much of Asia's illegal trade for over a...

80% dengue cases don’t exhibit symptoms, says Chulalongkorn Uni

Bangkok - Chulalongkorn University says that 80% of dengue patients don't show symptoms, making the disease more dangerous and sometimes fatal. Teerapong Tantawichien, MD, Professor...

Min of Commerce downplays impact of min wage hike

Bangkok - The Commerce Minister has assured that the daily minimum wage hike will not significantly impact production costs and is prepared to hold...

Disease-free Animals project introduces new logo

Nakhon Ratchasima - Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn has established an emblem for her Disease-free Animals, Save Humans from Rabies project. The emblem has the...

Pattaya officials find they can’t ignore Koh Larn’s crumbling infrastructure any...

The bill has come due for Pattaya City Hall, which sat back for decades and watched Koh Larn explode into the area’s biggest tourist...

Uproar over watches threatens top government official

Bangkok (AP) —A growing uproar over the deputy prime minister's mind-boggling array of luxury timepieces is damaging the government's image so badly that some...

MOPH warns jungle trekkers of malaria and scrub typhus

Bangkok - Thailand's Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has urged jungle trekkers who have developed a fever to see a doctor immediately, as they...

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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...

Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow

PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...

CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...

Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars

PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...

Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...