Tag: New Year
Pattaya Countdown moves to Naklua
This year’s Pattaya Countdown will tick off the final minutes of 2016 in Naklua instead of amid a rollicking, fireworks-punctuated festival at Bali Hai...
Police to tighten traffic law to ensure travel safety during New...
As New Year festival is just less than a week ahead, all relevant government agencies are preparing to launch nationwide campaign to ensure the...
New Year activities to focus on national unity, volunteerism and Thai...
BANGKOK, The government has issued guidelines on appropriate activities for New Year celebrations, focusing on national unity and the love and respect for the...
Interior Ministry campaigns for road safety during New Year festival
BANGKOK,(NNT) – The Deputy Interior Minister has instructed all relevant agencies to campaign for road safety and conduct strictly enforce the law to reduce...
Free sky train service on New Year
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced free rides on its sky train and rapid bus services on December 31 and January 1.
According to...
Bangkok celebrates New Year with Buddhist ceremonies
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The Governor of Bangkok today led participants at Sanam Luang in offering alms to 189 monks on the auspicious occasion of...
Thai – Lao border crossing bustles with activities
THAILAND,(NNT) - Bueng Kan Province’s border crossing has been seeing increased activities as Thais and Laotians return to their home countries to...
Tourists converge on famous sites to celebrate New Year
BANGKOK,(NNT) – Famous tourist sites nationwide are packed with tourists who have traveled to celebrate New Year with friends and families. Hotels...
Thai Red Cross set to initiate blood drive before New Year...
BANGKOK – The Thai Red Cross Society is increasing its blood reserves in preparation for the New Year holidays when demand usually surges. ...
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Bangkok and provinces under thunderstorm watch despite easing monsoon
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Meteorological Department says rainfall is expected to decrease over the next 24 hours as the southwest monsoon weakens over the...
Blue skies can be deceiving in Pattaya as rain arrives without warning
PATTAYA, Thailand – One moment the sun is shining brightly over Pattaya Beach, drawing tourists to the sand, outdoor cafés, and seaside promenades. The...
Fed signals keep markets on edge as Thai baht weakens
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht is expected to trade within a range of 32.50 to 33.20 per U.S. dollar this week as investors...
Bangkok orders safety inspections after historic district awning collapse kills man
BANGKOK, Thailand – A concrete awning collapsed from a row of old commercial buildings in Bangkok’s historic district on Saturday, killing one person and...
Thailand launches high-tech crime war with AI systems and global SHIELD database
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is intensifying its crackdown on transnational networks by integrating the SHIELD international database and artificial intelligence surveillance systems to...