Yearly Archives: 2021
Bangkok warns to avoid boiling salty tap water for drinking
BANGKOK - The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has warned against the boiling of tap water to reduce salinity, saying that the best method is...
Thai ‘Retailer Sentiment Index’ drops further amid new COVID-19 infections
BANGKOK - Retailer Sentiment Index in January has dropped further due to the new wave of COVID-19 infections, to the same level as in...
Patpong market in Bangkok out of pirated products USA watch list
BANGKOK - After the Thai government took stringent measure against pirated products, the U.S. Trade Representative has finally taken Thailand off the list of...
Thailand tackles issue of senior citizen allowances
BANGKOK - The Cabinet has decided to halt demands for repayment resulting from excess elder allowance payouts, and has cancelled legal action taken against...
Thai Health Ministry pledges to have 30 million people vaccinated this...
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health is pledging to have 30 million Thais vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year.
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Hua Hun airport in south of Thailand will be further upgraded
Hua Hun airport in Prachuap Khiri Khan will be further upgraded to serve larger aircraft for long-haul flights in 2 years.
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Bangkok bridge pier connecting road, rail and boat networks to finish...
BANGKOK - The construction of Phra Nangklao Bridge Pier serving as a transportation hub for commuters of MRT Purple Line train and electric boat...
Thailand TV viewership surged during COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown in 2020
BANGKOK - Average viewing hours of both digital and terrestrial television during the second quarter of 2020 were 5.37% higher compared to the same...
Thais may be at risk of Coronavirus spreading at large family...
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Public Health is concerned that during the Chinese New Year, there may be a high risk of Coronavirus spreading...
Latest Stories
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...