Tag: Indonesia
PM admires Thai students’ accomplishments from 13th JISO
BANGKOK - The Prime Minister expressed admiration for the achievement of Thai students who won one gold medal and five silver medals from the...
CDC issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 SE Asian countries
The US Communicable Diseases Control (CDC) Department on Thursday issued Zika special considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries, warning American citizens, especially pregnant women,...
Help given to unpaid Thai fishermen in Indonesia
BANGKOK – The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) had provided assistance to 159 Thai fishermen working in Indonesia left without pay and...
Indonesia uses trained elephants to control forest fires
SIAK, Indonesia (AP) — Officials in Indonesia are using trained elephants outfitted with water pumps and hoses to help patrol forests and control fires....
Governors appointed to assist haze affected public
BANGKOK– The governors of provinces affected by the haze have been ordered to provide relief operations to the affected public, as an integrated effort...
Southern Thailand hit by the worst haze from Indonesia ever
BANGKOK (AP) — Southern Thailand was hit Thursday by the most severe haze ever from forest fires in Indonesia, forcing all schools in a...
Health warnings in South due to Indonesian haze
BANGKOK - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning over health concerns affected by haze in Indonesia, blanketing seven provinces of...
Haze no impact on tourism
BANGKOK, 9 October 2015 - Tourism in southern provinces has not been affected by haze from Indonesia, judging from the increasing number of tourist...
Social development minister concerned over haze-affected southerners
BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 – Social Development and Human Security Minister Adul Sangsingkaew said the health of many people in southern Thailand has been...
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Indian tourist reports alleged theft by transgender suspects to Pattaya police
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 59-year-old Indian tourist has filed a police complaint in Pattaya after claiming he was robbed of cash and foreign currency...
Swiss man, 79, dies in Pattaya fire as suspected cigarette ignites fatal blaze
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 79-year-old Swiss national was found dead after a fire engulfed a rental room in the Pong area of Banglamung early...
Dog walk dispute in Sattahip ends in polish tourist stabbing as woman surrenders after...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Sattahip, just a 20-minute drive south of Pattaya, successfully pressured and negotiated the surrender of a Thai woman suspected...
Songkran getaway surge as Koh Sichang sees heavy tourist crowds and strong local spending
SRIRACHA, Thailand – Koh Sichang is experiencing a strong surge in visitors during the long Songkran holiday, as tourists from nearby provinces flock to...
Aging Koh Larn Pier set for major rebuild as Pattaya prepares for tourist surge
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Marine Department is moving ahead with plans to demolish and rebuild a new pier on Koh Larn, aiming to improve...