Tag: Chiang Mai
Made in der Black Forest by der Elves
Have you noticed the number of old Beetles on the roads these days, plus a fair smattering of Kombi wagons? I had previously...
Political activist gets 7 1/2 years jail for lese majeste
BANGKOK, Feb 28 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced 68-year-old Surachai Danwattananusorn to 15 years in jail for speeches judged to have...
Rainmaking operation kicks off to combat Chiang Mai haze
CHIANG MAI, Feb 27 – The Northern Royal Rainmaking Centre initiate its first operation to fight haze and drought in Thailand’s northern provinces...
Thailand, China agree joint working committee on high speed rail development
BANGKOK, Feb 24 – Thailand and China have agreed to establish a joint working committee to implement a high speed rail project after...
Chiang Mai Airport, the 4th best in the world
BANGKOK, 24 February 2012 - Chiang Mai International Airport has been named one of the top-5 airports in the world. Airports...
Little Known Lanna: Lost in Time in Phrae
The small town of Phrae, which sits on the banks of the Yom River about 200 kilometres east of Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang...
PM, ministers en route to Udon Thani for cabinet meeting
BANGKOK, Feb 21 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her ministers were heading to the northeastern province of Udon Thani Tuesday morning for...
Seasonal haze eases in northern provinces
LAMPANG, Feb 20 – The thick haze and smog covering Thailand’s northern provinces, particularly Lampang and Chiang Mai, on Monday improved dramatically owing...
Thailand contributes THB15 mil to help Myanmar become drug-free
BANGKOK, 19 February 2012 – In pursuit of the Drug-Free ASEAN 2015 goal, Thailand has allocated THB15 million to help Myanmar set up...
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Thai Airways board removes CEO Chai Eamsiri amid baggage delays
BANGKOK, Thailand – The board of Thai Airways International on Friday suspended and removed Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri from his post following severe...
Thai Airways mobilizes for full flight operations after recent disruptions
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is accelerating flight management efforts and mobilizing personnel across all relevant departments to ensure...
90s Rock, Halloween Shock at Dicey Reilly’s Pattaya 31 October
Halloween is getting a ’90s rock makeover at Dicey Reilly’s, Avani Pattaya Resort, as the popular venue turns up the volume for a night...
Wonder People Festival returns to Pattaya for fifth anniversary celebration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Young performers, musicians, dancers and emerging artists from around the world will come together in Pattaya this November as the Wonder...
Discover Taiwanese Shabu at Warng Warng in Ban Chang
BANCHANG, Thailand – Looking for something different from the familiar dining scene of Pattaya and Jomtien? Just a short drive away, Warng Warng Original...