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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Dissecting Thailand’s Visa Policy, Long Stay or Long-Term Residence?
BANGKOK, Thailand - The Thai Cabinet’s recent resolution to acknowledge a new package of visa measures has been presented as part of the government’s...
Panic on Pattaya beach as python emerges from the sea at Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists and beachgoers were startled when a large python unexpectedly emerged from the sea at Jomtien Beach on February 13, triggering...
Chinese driver arrested after high-speed crash leaves young woman critically injured in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night traffic collision along Railway Road in east Pattaya left a young Thai woman critically injured after a sedan driven...
Man arrested after foreign tourist stabbed inside convenience store in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police have arrested a young Thai man following a violent stabbing that left a foreign tourist seriously injured inside a convenience...
Special operation uncovers illegal karaoke venue exploiting a minor in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A special operations unit from the Department of Provincial Administration has launched Operation “Bar 31”, raiding an illegal karaoke venue in...