Yearly Archives: 2019
Deputy PM Wissanu attends opening of bridge in Uthai Thani
UTHAI THANI - The Deputy Prime Minister, Prof. Dr. WissanuKrea-ngam, has presided over the opening of a bridge over Angwa canal in Uthai Thani...
OTOP goods being promoted as New Year gifts
BANGKOK - Various agencies have begun promoting One Tambon, One Product (OTOP) goods, as well as products made by university and school students as...
Spain dishes out $2.43 billion in bumper Christmas lottery
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The lucky holders of ticket number 26590 struck it rich in Spain on Sunday when they won the top prize...
Particulate matter still prevails over several areas
BANGKOK - PM 2.5 airborne dust still prevails over several parts of Bangkok, causing air pollution and affecting health.
According to the Department of Pollution...
PM orders prompt assistance for southern flood victims
BANGKOK - Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered authorities to promptly provide assistance to flood victims in Narathiwat province and...
Philippine troops rescue 2 Indonesians held by militants
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forces rescued two of three Indonesian hostages Sunday after a gunbattle with their captors from the Muslim militant group...
Andy Richards with PAGS Order of Merit
New Nordic Pattaya Amateur Golf Series
December 2019 Grand Finale for the Year
A good field of 116 players, including 16 intrepid ladies gathered at Pleasant...
Thailand returns orangutans to their Indonesian homeland
BANGKOK (AP) — Wildlife authorities in Thailand sent two orangutans back to Indonesia on Friday as part of a collaborative effort to combat illicit...
Pattaya no closer to redeveloping Big Buddha Hill shrine
Nine months after taking possession of a Chinese shrine on Big Buddha Hill, Pattaya is no closer to redeveloping the site it battled for...
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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...