Yearly Archives: 2021
Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for Thailand’s lower southern provinces...
The Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain and flash flood warnings for the lower southern provinces from December 17 to 18, 2021.
According to the...
Pattaya Immigration quiet after tumultuous week
The Jomtien headquarters of Chonburi immigration police was almost deserted today, Friday, after an overcrowded and sweat-stained few days which saw thousands of overseas...
Online auction of Thai elephant tusks starts at 25 million baht
The Chang Thongkhum elephant conservation center in MahaSarakham province will put a pair of elephant tusks up for online auction with the starting price...
Studies show Thai students are poorer due to Covid-19
Research has found the Covid-19 pandemic has compromised children’s education opportunities, with the number of students with financial problems increasing to 1.2 million in...
80,000 police on road safety duties during Thai New Year holidays
Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Police General DamrongsakKittiprapat said the department will assign 80,000 police officers to enhance road safety nationwide during this coming...
Thailand eases COVID-19 curbs nationwide and allows New Year countdown festivities
Update on the three latest announcements published on 15 December, 2021 in the Royal Thai Government Gazette that relax more COVID-19 restrictions nationwide, allowing...
Only 1/3 of SHA applications approved in Pattaya
The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s sticker machine is working overtime to keep up with all the applications from Pattaya businesses.
TAT Pattaya Director Kachondej Apicharttrakul...
Education minister visits Father Ray Foundation Pattaya
Thailand’s deputy education minister visited the Father Ray Foundation to learn more about Pattaya’s schools for the disabled.
Kanokwan Wilawan met Dec. 16 with Peter...
Police imposter fined for not wearing helmet on non-licensed motorbike
Banglamung police arrested a man for impersonating a law-breaking cop.
Pankorn Wimolmuk, 55, was fined 900 baht Dec. 16 after a photo posted to social...
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Thailand outlines four alternative routes to ease Songkran traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Department of Rural Roads (DRR) has recommended four alternative outbound routes during the Songkran festival to help ease congestion on...
Pattaya businesses brace for higher electricity bills as Thailand approves new fuel tariff increase
PATTAYA, Thailand – Businesses in Pattaya are being advised to prepare for higher operating costs after Thailand’s energy regulators approved an increase in the...
Pattaya’s changing visitor mix puts Russian tourism under the spotlight as perceptions divide locals...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The presence of Russian tourists in Pattaya continues to shape local tourism dynamics, but online debates reveal a widening gap in...
Songkran approach raises concerns as Thailand rolls out stricter traffic enforcement again
PATTAYA, Thailand – From April 1, authorities across Thailand have once again stepped up traffic law enforcement, promising heavier fines and stricter penalties targeting...
TAT launches nationwide GI trail running series to drive sports tourism and local spending
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Amazing Thailand GI Tour & Trail Running 2026,” introducing a new tourism...