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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Foreigners living in fear as Thailand’s legal system becomes a weapon
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand remains one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for foreign investors, retirees, entrepreneurs and long term residents. In 2025...
Poramet promises festival-driven revival as Pattaya and Jomtien businesses feel tourism slowdown
PATTAYA, Thailand – Poramet Ngampichet and members of the “We Love Pattaya” group visited umbrella and beach chair operators along Jomtien Beach this week,...
Pattaya street food vendor escapes as gas leak engulfs motorcycle cart
PATTAYA, Thailand – Panic erupted in Pattaya on Tuesday morning, May 26, after a gas leak triggered a sudden blaze that engulfed a sidecar...
Motorcycle thief leaves clunker behind after stealing newer ride in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A devastated factory worker in Pattaya is pleading for help after a brazen motorcycle thief allegedly abandoned an old bike before...
Empty tables across Thailand as some restaurants edge toward ‘white flag’ moment
PATTAYA, Thailand – A barbecue buffet restaurant in the Rangsit area of Bangkok has struck an emotional chord across social media after revealing that...