Tag: Chulalongkorn University
Dr. Nano: “Best and worst of times for Buddhism in Thailand”
The venerable Dr. Nano (formerly Dr. Mettanando Bhikkhu) says that that these are the best and worst of times for Buddhism in Thailand....
Pattaya mayor celebrates 39th birthday
Government officials and community leaders joined to wish Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome a happy 39th birthday at party at Ban Saen Sukh in...
Beach erosion continues to cause concern
Senior Department of Marine and Coastal Resources officials state that erosion of local beaches has accelerated, as shown here at the Dusit curve in...
‘Reaching the World’ summit to raise public awareness of literature
The S.E.A.Write Award, in collaboration with Asia Pacific Writers & Translators Association (AP Writers), and the Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, recently staged...
3G auction sailed through smoothly
BANGKOK, Oct 16 – The auction of 3G licenses was completed today with an average bid of Bt4.5 billion while the highest bid...
Court injunction sought to suspend 3G telecoms bids
BANGKOK, Oct 15 - The Green Politics group petitioned Thailand’s Administrative Court Monday seeking an injunction to suspend tomorrow’s auction of third-generation (3G)...
Court rejects petition for injunction against 3G license auction
BANGKOK, Oct 15 – Thailand’s Administrative Court on Monday rejected a petition by telecoms academic Anuparp Tiralarp seeking an injunction to suspend tomorrow’s...
Rayong tosses Pattaya beach-refill plan on rocks
Plans to shore up Pattaya Beach with sand from a Rayong tributary hit the rocks when Rayong officials stopped selling the sand to...
Thai Red Cross Society holds World First Aid Day 2012
BANGKOK, 10 September 2012– The Thai Red Cross Society has organized ‘World First Aid Day’ activities to educate people on proper first aid...
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Pattaya an undying city expanding beyond expectations amid an influx of people
A city built on constant growth and renewal
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is a city of vibrant colours that never sleeps. In many ways, it...
Language barrier leaves Chinese tourist stranded in taxi
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese tourist received assistance from Pattaya Tourist Police after a language barrier left her unable to communicate with a taxi...
Ground collapses leave Thai village fearing more sinkholes after seven craters open
KHON KAEN, Thailand – Residents of Ban Wang Charoen Moo 2, Huai Muang Subdistrict, Phu Pha Man District, Khon Kaen Province have been left...
Pattaya installs 20 LED streetlights after resident concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has installed 20 new LED streetlights at Ban Mankong Community, Khao Noi, East Pattaya, to address dark areas, improve...
Rayong Police hunt down motorcycle theft gang after proactive investigation
RAYONG, Thailand – Police in Pluak Daeng have dismantled a major motorcycle theft network, recovering eight stolen motorcycles and arresting three suspects during an...