Yearly Archives: 2019
Tropical storm’s rain, surging seas strike Thai beaches
Nakhon Si Thammarat (AP) — Rain, wind and surging seawater from a tropical storm buffeted coastal villages and world-famous tourist resorts on southern Thailand's...
Thai Military to provide assistance to residents affected by Pabuk
Bangkok - All branches of the military will provide assistance to residents being affected by tropical storm Pabuk .
Supreme Commander General Pornpipat Benyasri has instructed...
Tropical storm’s rain, surging seas strike Thai beaches
Laem Talumpuk, Thailand (AP) — Rain, winds and surging seawater were striking southern Thailand on Friday as a strengthening tropical storm approached coastal villages...
Pheu Thai offshoot Thai Raksa Chart opens election campaign in East
Red-shirt offshoot party Thai Raksa Chart launched its election campaign in the east during Christmas week, promising that it can help Thailand catch up...
7 ‘dangerous days’ began with National Accident Prevention Day
Even as the annual parade of holiday road fatalities began, Chonburi officials showed off their efforts to prevent wrecks on National Accident Prevention Day.
Deputy...
Thailand braces for powerful storm at southern beach towns
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand (AP) - Thai authorities suspended ferry services and began evacuations Thursday ahead of a powerful tropical storm that is expected...
Tropical storm to lash Thailand’s famed southern beach towns
Bangkok (AP) —Authorities suspended ferry services and began evacuations Thursday ahead of a powerful tropical storm that is expected to pound the nation's famed...
TAT launches ‘Tourism for All 2019’
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a tourism campaign for state welfare cardholders to entice low-income earners to travel.
According to TAT Governor...
Royal Thai Fleet marks 95 years
The Royal Thai Fleet marked its 95th anniversary at a ceremony in Sattahip.
RTF commander Adm. Noppadol Supakorn opened the Dec. 19 worship ceremony at...
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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...