Yearly Archives: 2019
Thai teams win 11th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest
Trat - Trat Polytechnic College has won the snow-sculpting competition organized in the Chinese city of Harbin. The achievement marks the 10th year in...
Demonstrators in Bangkok demand no election delay
Bangkok (AP) — About 200 protesters staged a demonstration in Bangkok on Tuesday, demanding that there be no further delays in holding elections, which...
Planning begins for Jan. 12 Children’s Day
Pattaya began planning for January’s Children’s Day festivities, which will include music, magic and dance.
Educational Promotion chief Noppasitcha Na Nakhon met Dec. 25 with...
Tourism restarting in south after passing of Pabuk
Phuket - The Deputy Governor of Phuket has inspected piers in the province, to build confidence among travelers that they are safe now that...
Air pollution again a cause for concern in Bangkok
Bangkok - The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has found that Particulate Matter under 2.5 microns or PM 2.5 is once again above the health...
SME D Bank offering low-interest loans to storm-hit businesses
Bangkok - The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME D Bank) is introducing a loan scheme to rehabilitate businesses battered by...
Saudi woman seeking asylum can stay temporarily in Thailand
Bangkok (AP) — An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family over alleged abuse and barricaded herself in a Bangkok airport hotel room in...
Pattaya woos Chinese construction firm
Pattaya officials welcomed executives from a state-owned Chinese construction company looking to invest in a beach-maintenance project.
Deputy Mayor Poramet Ngampichet and mayoral advisors welcomed...
Thailand visa online to be launched in Beijing next month
Chinese tourists in Beijing may apply for Thailand visas online starting February 15, 2019.
The e-visa system which is jointly launched by the Ministry of...
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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...