Yearly Archives: 2022
Thailand Safe@Work 2022 commences; PM calls for fostering of safety culture
The 34th national occupational safety and health fair has commenced at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Nonthaburi. At the fair, the prime minister...
Honda committed to using Thailand as manufacturing base
A Japanese engine manufacturer has expressed confidence in using Thailand as a manufacturing base. The company aims to increase the share of vehicles produced...
Runoff destroys bridge in Mae Hong Son, north Thailand
Heavy rains measured more than 100 millimeters and caused a runoff that destroyed a bridge which linked Muang and Khun Yuam districts.
The bridge crossed...
TAT launches ‘Write Your New Chapter’ TVC promoting Thailand in cinematic...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new “Write Your New Chapter” TVC to promote Thailand’s fully reopening post-pandemic, in line with...
‘Light Up the Night @ Sukhothai Historical Park’ taking place in...
Tourists are invited to experience the spectacular ‘Light Up the Night @ Sukhothai Historical Park’ event that will take place for 18 days through...
Regional roundup of compulsory insurance regulations for July entry
South East Asian countries have lagged behind much of the world in softening tourist and expat entry rules for vaccinated travellers. However, effective July...
There’s a lot riding on Pattaya’s prospects for a casino
The stakes were raised this week on Pattaya’s future after a parliamentary committee recommended the city as one of five nation-wide bases for legalized...
New entry rules into Thailand start Friday (July 1)
Updates from the Thai government regarding Thailand's COVID19 situation, reporting from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)
Highlights:
Thailand has given out a total...
Hundreds of people crossed Thai border to flee fighting in Myanmar
More than 300 people in Myanmar have crossed the border to take refuge on Thai soil after Myanmar aircraft carried out air strikes overnight...
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When Thailand expats stop watching Washington: Notes from Pattaya, Phuket and Chiang Mai
PATTAYA, Thailand - I did not begin with a theory. I began with conversations. They happened naturally over morning coffee in Pattaya, sunset drinks...
Young British man found dead in Bangkok hotel after nine days without contact with...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai police have confirmed the death of a 22-year-old British man who was found deceased in a hotel room in central...
Pattaya losing control after dark as Soi 6 incident fuels fresh debate
PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent incident on Soi 6, where an intoxicated foreign tourist allegedly attacked a municipal vehicle, has once again drawn attention...
Pattaya Mayor inspects progress of railway road resurfacing near Huai Yai Junction
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on Thursday afternoon, January 22, inspected progress on the road resurfacing project along the Railway Parallel Road near...
Mayor inspects sidewalk and lighting upgrade on Pattaya Third Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on Thursday, Jan 22, inspected progress on the sidewalk and street-lighting improvement project along Pattaya Third Road near...