Tag: Gulf of Thailand
Bryde’s whale carcass found on Phuket beach
PHUKET - A Bryde’s whale carcass has been found on a beach in Phuket province. It is believed that the mammal died of sickness.
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Giant clams successfully protected in Chumphon
CHUMPHON, Aug 31 – A conservation group in this southern province on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand has successfully protected endangered...
DDPM issues weather warnings for next few days
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents living near shorelines and in flood-prone areas...
Depression Vicente carries heavy rain to Thailand’s North
MAE HONG SON, July 25 - Depression Vicente, downgraded from tropical storm status over China, has nonetheless triggered nonstop heavy rain in upper...
Thai pavilion’s global appeal proved in Korea
Rich in underwater biodiversity, Thailand presents itself at this year's International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012, or Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, under the theme...
Getting Around Thailand
Travellers have many options for getting around Thailand. There is a wide range of air, train, bus and boat services that can take...
Flash flood warning for several areas
BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 - The Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide flashflood warning saying many areas of the kingdom will see widespread rain,...
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
National Warning Center: Heavy rain expected throughout Thailand
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 – The National Warning Center has issued the latest advice on the possibilities of scattered heavy rain throughout the...
Latest Stories
Pattaya Mayor leads rail-side road upgrade to fix Khao Talo flood hotspot, vows lasting...
PATTAYA, Thailand — Mayor Poramet Ngampichet led a site inspection with city officials to monitor progress on a road-raising project along the western rail-side...
Pattaya Mayor presses contractors to finish Sukhumvit Soi 32 road upgrade on schedule
PATTAYA, Thailand — Mayor Poramet Ngampichet on Wednesday, Feb. 25, inspected progress on the road improvement project along Sukhumvit Soi 32, stressing the need...
Pattaya draws a hard line on beach disorder, targeting theft involving transgender gangs
PATTAYA, Thailand — Local authorities have made it clear that Pattaya is no longer content with temporary fixes, as a coordinated late-night operation along...
No more wrong-way driving in Sattahip as police enforce fines and residents demand real...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Sattahip have stepped up strict enforcement against wrong-way driving, warning motorists that there will be no turning back once...
German tourist praises Pattaya police for swift arrests in theft and assault case
PATTAYA, Thailand — A German tourist has praised Pattaya police for their rapid and coordinated response after four transgender suspects were arrested in connection...