Tag: Ranong
Thai victims of land scam detained in Myanmar
RANONG, July 6 – Thai and Lao rubber workers being held in Myanmar by that countries authorities reportedly have been misled and victimized by...
Public Health Ministry steps up preparation in 16 disaster-prone provinces
BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 – The Public Health Ministry is speeding up preparations for the natural disasters in 16 at-risk provinces. ...
Mother, child, die in flood, storm havoc in South
TRANG, June 7 -- Strong winds and three-metre waves caused seawater to surge into more than 80 fishing village households in Kantang district...
Flashfloods in Ranong eased off
RANONG, 7 June 2012 – The flooding situations in four districts of Ranong Province have eased off. Kapoe is the only district under...
Flash floods hit Thailand’s southern provinces
RANONG, June 6 – Several southern provinces have been hit by flash floods, triggered by heavy rain with one death reported in a...
NDWC: North, East and South of Thailand to beware of mudslide...
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – A number of provinces throughout Thailand are being warned to brace themselves against possible natural calamities as heavy...
Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Ranong
RANONG, June 4 - An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale jolted Thailand’s southern province of Ranong this afternoon, centreing on the...
Flash flood warning for several areas
BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 - The Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide flashflood warning saying many areas of the kingdom will see widespread rain,...
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
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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...
Pattaya extends stray dog care to Koh Larn with sterilization and vaccination drive
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is continuing its push on animal welfare, expanding efforts to care for stray dogs to Koh Larn with a...
Four years on, Pattaya Mayor sees results take shape through steady development
PATTAYA, Thailand – After four years in office, Pattaya Mayor “Beer” is beginning to see tangible results from a consistent and methodical approach to...