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Destination Loei
Loei Province in the far west of upper northeastern Thailand, or Isaan, is defined by the natural beauty of its landscape which embraces mountain...
Two suspected drug smugglers arrested with over 430,000 speed pills
BANGKOK, Aug 7 -- Two members of an alleged transnational drug syndicate were detained with 432,000 methamphetamine (or 'speed') pills, valued at Bt129...
Northern provinces brace for approaching tropical storm
PHICHIT, July 30 – Thailand’s northern provinces on Saturday are in preparation for possible floods from the upcoming tropical storm ‘Nock-Ten’ which is forecast...
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Holiday crowds pack Pattaya beach and Koh Larn as ferries hold at 30 baht
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism in Pattaya surged during the four-day holiday weekend from July 10–13, declared in celebration of Asalha Bucha Day and the...
Pattaya imposes 5,000 baht fine for smoking on beaches and footpaths
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has implemented a strict no-smoking policy on all its beach areas, including the footpaths, to promote public health and...
Pattaya businesses aim to turn half-half travel scheme into high-season revival
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) opened public registration for the “Half-Half Travel Thailand” scheme on July 10, following upgrades to...
Foreign tourists to Pattaya’s bar girls: keep fit, save money, and stay customer-friendly
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya weathers one of its toughest low seasons, foreign tourists and regular visitors are sending blunt but practical advice to...
Only clouds hover above — no heavy rain in sight for Pattaya over the...
PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of Thailand braces for heavy to very heavy rain, especially in the North and upper Northeast, Pattaya remains calm...