Tag: Ayutthaya
DNP to step up prevention measures against elephant trafficking
AYUTTHAYA, 30 May 2012 – The government has pledged to speed up the registration of domestic Thai elephants, in another bid to prevent...
Nation rejoices as HM the King makes historic visit to Ayutthaya
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great arrives in Ayutthaya province, Friday, May 25. Thousands upon thousands of Thais turned out in the historic...
Govt believes BKK safe from floods
BANGKOK, 19 May 2012 – Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi has ruled out the possibility of floods in Bangkok, saying the rainy...
Celebration for 2,600th anniversary for Buddha’s Enlightenment to be held
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 - A well-known Buddhism university is prepared to organize the 9th International Day of Vesak event, with a focus...
Culture Ministry insists Ayutthaya ruins to remain world heritage
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 – Culture Minister Sukumol Khunploem has played down a report about the Ayutthaya ruins topping the list of the...
Thailand burns 34 tonnes of contraband drugs, worth Bt221 million
AYUTTHAYA, May 4 - Thai Public Health Ministry on Friday burned 34 tonnes of illegal drugs, including pseudoephedrine-based drugs, valued at estimated Bt221 million...
German Foreign Minister meets with Thai counterpart to boost ties
BANGKOK, April 29 - German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on Sunday met with his Thai counterpart Surapong Tovichakchaikul in a visit to boost...
Cabinet briefed on farming situation and impact of natural disasters
BANGKOK, 25 April 2012 – The Cabinet has been updated with the latest information on the farming situation, which has been hit by...
TAT’s Songkran Splendors Festival a Great Success, With International Arrivals to...
Bangkok, April 23, 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that its 2012 Songkran Splendours festival was a great success....
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Pattaya gives the beach time to recover after major floods
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is giving the city and its beaches time to recover after days of heavy rain brought some of the worst...
Fisherman finds body feared to be missing Korean in east Pattaya canal
PATTAYA, Thailand — A body believed to be that of a Korean tourist who disappeared after falling into a flooded canal in Nongprue three...
Flooded roadwork leaves drivers facing hidden danger in east Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Residents are calling for urgent safety measures on Chaiyaphruek Road, east of Pattaya, within the jurisdiction of Nongprue Municipality, after a...
Stolen bike found in Sri Racha forest, giving owner an unexpected reunion
SRI RACHA, Thailand — Sometimes a stolen vehicle really does find its way home. More than two months after his motorcycle disappeared, a Sri...
Storm winds topple large trees across Sattahip, crews clear roads
SATTAHIP, Thailand — Heavy rain and strong wind gusts toppled large trees at several locations in Sattahip, Chonburi, on September 27, damaging homes, communication...