Yearly Archives: 2019
Mae Klang, Mae Ya waterfalls closed after flash floods
Chiang Mai, 13th August 2019 (NNT) - Northern Thailand has experienced heavy rains over many days now, especially in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom...
Deputy Transport Minister checks riverbank restoration in Kamphaeng Phet
Kamphaeng Phet, 13 August 2019 (NNT) - A Deputy Minister of Transport has visited Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai provinces to follow up on the...
Water levels of upper northeastern dams increase
Nong Khai, 13 August 2019 (NNT) - Several areas in upper Thailand are still experiencing heavy rain. Water levels of major dams in the...
First CRISPR study inside the body to start in US
Boston (AP) - Patients are about to be enrolled in the first study to test a gene-editing technique known as CRISPR inside the body...
A bag full of mistakes
I have seen five year old children wanting to take a “selfie”. Here they are, barely out of nappies and taking shots of themselves. ...
Today in History – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2019. There are 139 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On August 14, 1945,...
The Multicultural Linda
Sometimes we can forget that a restaurant can produce far more than dishes than just in one cuisine. One of these is Linda’s Restaurant,...
Volunteering spirit activities held throughout the nation
Bangkok, 12th August 2019 - Many provinces have conducted volunteer activities in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, on the occasion...
Stranded fishing crew return home from Somalia
Bangkok, 12 August 2019 - Eighteen out of 42 Thai fishing crew members have returned to Thailand after their employer abandoned them on a...
Latest Stories
Pattaya officials return lost wallet containing over 10,000 baht to owner
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya city officials have been praised for their honesty after returning a lost wallet containing a significant amount of cash to...
Stricter action under ‘Better Pattaya’ targets beggars, homeless and trafficking networks
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya have intensified ongoing efforts to regulate begging and address issues involving homeless and destitute individuals, as part of...
Belgian man seriously injured after fall from hotel in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from a hotel in Pattaya early Tuesday morning (Jan 13), with police saying...
Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...