Yearly Archives: 2019
Saudis sentence 5 to death for Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A court in Saudi Arabia sentenced five people to death Monday for the killing of Washington Post columnist and...
January-November export 2.7%in red
BANGKOK - Thailand’s export sector continues to suffer from the global economic slowdown. The latest figures from November 2019 show a 7.39 percent continuous...
GLO to test online lotto sale next year
BANGKOK - The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will begin to trial online lottery sales in Q1 next year. The GLO board is now determining...
PM orders agencies to speed up budget disbursement
BANGKOK - Even though House committees are still scrutinizing the 2020 budget bill, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, has instructed...
Workshop for royal rainmaking volunteers
PHAYAO - The Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation has organized a workshop for rainmaking volunteers in Phayao province.
NaretThamrongthiphayakhun, assistant to the minister...
Banksy takes politically charged Nativity scene to Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The mysterious street artist known as Banksy has displayed a politically charged Nativity scene in Bethlehem, the town revered...
India’s main opposition party stages protest against new law
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's main opposition party staged a silent protest in the capital on Monday against a contentious new citizenship law, a...
HHN thanks supporters with Christmas party
The Thai Garden Resort hosted the annual Christmas parties for sponsors of the Human Help Network Thailand.
Owner Gerrit Niehaus welcomed guests to the Dec....
Tourist service centers open for national park visitors
BANGKOK - This holiday season, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has established tourist centers promoting safety and to protect...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...