Yearly Archives: 2021
Bangkok shrines see crowds paying respects to mark Chinese New Year
BANGKOK - Shrines across the nation have been crowded as Thais of Chinese heritage were seen paying their respects to mark Chinese New Year.
At...
Thailand to raise Bitcoin safety awareness among high-risk digital assets investors
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Finance has ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote confidence in the country’s capital markets, while giving...
Thailand reveals plans for first 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccinations
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health has prepared a plan to distribute the first batch of Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine with 200,000 doses intended...
Thai PM thanks public for tip offs on casinos and illegal...
BANGKOK - The Prime Minister has thanked citizens for their cooperation in providing reports on gambling dens and illegal border crossings, which have led...
Thailand celebrates Chinese New Year 2021 in new normal
High-ranking officials from the Kingdom of Thailand and the People’s Republic of China jointly extended Chinese New Year 2021 greetings, wishing the people of...
Pattaya beer bar adds food to menu to survive
A Soi 7 beer bar has responded to its limited hours and customers by selling breakfast and lunch.
Staffers from the M’s Mojito bar were...
Pattaya bar owners demand longer operating hours
Pattaya beer bar owners are calling on the government to again downgrade the city’s coronavirus status to allow entertainment venues to remain open until...
Less love in air for Pattaya Valentine’s Day
There’s less love in the air this Valentine’s Day in Pattaya, with flower shops reporting business falling 50 percent from last year.
Kanawut Petchakard, owner...
Young boy rescued from burning Pattaya apartment
Firefighters rescued a 5-year-old boy from a burning Pattaya apartment house.
No one was injured in the Feb. 11 blaze at the four-story Somwang Apartment....
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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...