Tag: Bangkok
PEA extends electricity payment date for flood victims
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has extended payment of electricity bills for flood-affected power users. 1....
Cabinet sets 27-31 Oct as holidays for flood-hit provinces
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Cabinet has granted permission to agencies in flood-affected areas nationwide to take days off during 27-31 October when...
People on riverside should evacuate: Bangkok governor
BANGKOK, Oct 25 - Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Tuesday reiterated that the flooding situation in the Thai capital is now critical as the...
Flood creeps slowly into capital; Cabinet approves five-day holiday in 21...
BANGKOK, Oct 25 -The Cabinet today declared Thursday through Monday Oct 27-31 as extra holidays in 21 provinces including Bangkok to allow residents in...
Nok Air cancels its service from today until 1 Nov
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 - Nok Air budget airline has cancelled all flight schedules from 12.00hrs today until 1 November due to floods. ...
Orient Thai moves its service to Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – Orient Thai Airlines has moved services from Don Mueang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport temporarily as from today, 25 October,...
Thailand Wholesale and Retail Association: Thailand likely to suffer economic slump...
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 - Thailand Wholesale and Retail Association has predicted that the country will see a tight money situation after the floods...
Transport Min: Restoration of damaged roads might cost 25 bn THB
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 – The Ministry of Transport has indicated that a budget of up to 25 billion THB might be needed for...
Ongoing flood has caused economic losses of over Bt400bln so far:...
BANGKOK, Oct 23 – Initial damages from the flood crisis on the Thai economy are likely to exceed 400 billion baht, excluding successive impacts...
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Rain delays railway parallel road repairs in Pattaya, reopening pushed back 10 days
PATTAYA, Thailand – Road improvement works along the railway parallel road between Khao Talo Intersection and the area behind Wat Tham Samakkhi in Pattaya...
Traffic cop hailed as hero after reviving unconscious patient at massage shop near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A traffic police officer from Na Jomtien Police Station has been widely praised by local residents after performing life-saving CPR on...
Foreign workers armed with knives scatter tourists in late-night clash on Walking Street Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists were left startled late Sunday night after more than 20 foreign workers reportedly gathered with weapons and prepared to fight...
Pattaya backs stronger home-care system with community health volunteer support
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn visited local community health centers on March 16 to meet with village health volunteers and discuss ways...
‘Ten beers became seven’ Visitors say Pattaya nights are getting more expensive
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya built its global reputation as a destination where visitors could enjoy beaches, nightlife, and entertainment at prices far...