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Flood center opened in Ayutthaya
BANGKOK, 6 September 2012 – Ayutthaya province has now opened a flood command center for the people, focusing on 4 procedures -- prevention,...
Special Report: HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
On 28 July 2012, Thais from all walks of life are celebrating the auspicious occasion of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s...
Over half of flood victims say govt should help pay more...
BANGKOK, Jan 8 - Nearly half of flood-hit victims have sought loan shark for restoration funds for their flood-ravaged homes, while more than half...
Thailand’s flood-related death toll rises to 602
BANGKOK, Nov 20 – Flood-related death toll from Thailand's worst flooding in decades has risen to 602, while two persons are still reported missing,...
Thai PM: 2012 GDP likely to grow 4.5-5.5%
BANGKOK, Nov 9 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday said the country's economic growth next year could expand within the range of 4.5-...
DDPM: 26 provinces including BKK hit by floods, 381 deaths
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 - According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), there have been 26 provinces which are affected by...
State railways evacuate flood victims to nearby provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 26 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to evacuate about 1,600 flood victims currently sheltering in Bangkok to new...
Cabinet sets 27-31 Oct as holidays for flood-hit provinces
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Cabinet has granted permission to agencies in flood-affected areas nationwide to take days off during 27-31 October when...
Three major dams discharging less water; lower volume relieves flood
UTTARADIT, Oct 17 - The country’s three major dams on Sunday reduced the amount of water being released from their reservoirs to help relieve...
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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...