Yearly Archives: 2019
Nine districts of Ubon Ratchathani declared disaster zones
Ubon Ratchathani - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Ubon Ratchathani province on Monday after nine districts of the province were declared disaster zones...
Department of Fine Arts to display China’s terracotta warriors
Bangkok - The Department of Fine Arts is to put China’s Terracotta Warriors on display at the Sivamok Phiman Throne Hall in the Bangkok...
Donations total 150,720 baht for Isaan flood victims
Officials have brought in the donation boxes set up around the city, counted the money, and found it added up to 150,720 baht for...
Youths rewarded for artistic skills in promoting Chonburi tourism
Students from around the country were awarded for their artistic skills in the second “Chonburi nice place to visit” painting contest sponsored by the...
Wildfire haze from Indonesia covers lower South
Songkhla - Wildfire haze from Indonesia is covering the lower South of Thailand and motorists and seafarers have been advised to exercise extra caution...
Officials provide assistance to flood victims
Bangkok - Many provinces are still hit by flood water as local authorities continue to respond and assist communities in affected areas.
Energy Minister Sontirat...
Justice Minister to discuss transnational drug trafficking in Vietnam
Bangkok - The Justice Minister, Somsak Thepsuthin, is to attend a meeting in Vietnam to strengthen cooperation on transnational issues, including the disruption of...
Nursery school lunches pass inspection
In spite of some unsubstantiated rumors to the contrary, the food being served in local schools is up to Ministry of Education standards. Students...
Athletes tune up for Navy Triathlon
The Navy’s finest athletes competed this week in a warm-up event for the prestigious Navy Triathlon, set to take place on Sept. 13-14.
Wednesday’s tune-up...
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Pattaya officials stop beach camping as public debate grows over overnight use
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers intervened after tourists were found setting up tents to stay overnight on Pattaya Beach, reminding visitors that camping...
Five-day holiday turns Pattaya beaches into money makers
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s tourism sector enjoyed a strong boost during the extended New Year holiday, as large numbers of Thai and international visitors...
Do rich tourists in Pattaya really care about the baht as costs rise across...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every time the baht strengthens, the same warning resurfaces: Thailand is “pricing tourists out.” Comment sections fill with claims that visitors...
One more beer or 20,000 baht Pattaya makes it clear
PATTAYA, Thailand – The joke has worn thin. “Sorry officer, I’m too drunk to take the test” might get a laugh online, but on...
If prostitution is unwanted why does it remain so visible in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Every few months, headlines return declaring that Pattaya has “cleaned up” Beach Road. And every few months, arrests quietly test that...