Tag: earthquakes
Pattaya Cares for Nepal
It is estimated that almost nine thousand people from Nepal and the neighbouring countries of China, India and Bangladesh lost their lives in the...
Quakes cause more damage in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, July 16 -- Houses were damaged in three recent earthquakes in Thailand's northernmost province of Chiang Rai, including the latest one with...
EIT to build schools able to withstand quakes
BANGKOK, June 30 -- The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) under His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej's patronage plans to build school buildings able...
Three mild earthquakes hit Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, June 30 - Three mild earthquakes shook Thailand’s northernmost province of Chiang Rai before dawn Sunday but no casualties were reported, according...
Police of all types get marine-rescue training
Street patrolmen, tourist police and railroad cops all learned the basics of marine emergency rescue at a two-day seminar administered by the Marine Police....
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‘Do not touch or else’ sign on roadside barricade prompts Pattaya action
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya removed improvised barriers placed on a public roadway outside a private building after discovering the obstruction...
Jomtien officials catch man burning stolen cables to extract copper in illegal dumping area
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Jomtien detained a man after discovering he was allegedly burning stolen electrical cables in an attempt to...
Pickup truck fatally strikes man in camouflage crossing road on Highway 331 near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man believed to be in his mid-20s was killed instantly after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a...
From sensors to rescue teams Pattaya builds fast-response shield against flooding
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand enters the peak of the rainy season, Pattaya City is accelerating preparations for potential flooding by deploying a smart...
Luxurious 1-Bedroom Condo for Rent – Laguna/Bangtao, Phuket
Sea & Lake View
High-floor condo with beautiful sea and lagoon views, located in the prestigious Laguna district – one of Phuket’s best areas for...