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Yearly Archives: 2019

Pattaya reacts to more bad press with tourist-safety meeting

Responding to another wave of tourism-damaging negative publicity overseas, Pattaya’s deputy mayor called in police and bureaucrats to reinforce the need to prevent and...

Minister urges businesses to focus on beauty and food, not on...

SURAT THANI  - The Minister of Tourism and Sports has urged Samui island tourism operators to help upgrade the standard of service, to attract...

DIT Director General follows up on product prices

BANGKOK - The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has inspected product prices at Bang Yai Central Market ahead of the New Year Festival to...

5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted Monday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists...

Dinosaur Night Run draws 3,500

In a scene straight out of “Jurassic Park”, 3,500 people ran for their lives past ferocious-looking dinosaurs at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden’s first Dinosaur...

Traffic jams cripple Paris as pension strikes halt trains

PARIS (AP) — Paris commuters inched to work Monday through massive traffic jams as strikes against retirement plan changes halted trains and subways for...

Historical documents show Japan’s role in WWII sex slaves

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's army during World War II asked the government to provide one sex slave for every 70 soldiers, according to historical...

Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge...

Search on for missing kayak with Polish man, Thai companion

BANGKOK (AP) — Rescue teams in southern Thailand were searching Monday for a Polish man and a Thai woman who went missing when the...

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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees

PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...

Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...

Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties

PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...

Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok

PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...

Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern

PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...