Tag: Songkla
One palace official was killed and 39 others injured in road...
One official of the Taksin Palace in Narathiwat was killed and about 39 others injured when a tour bus in which they were travelling...
BoT: Southern unrest only a slight impact on Thai economy
Bangkok, 8 August 2012 – Bank of Thailand or BoT has revealed that the southern border unrest is yet to have a major...
Deputy PM: a curfew may be imposed in parts of the...
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa has disclosed that the government is considering imposing curfew in certain parts of...
Commerce Ministry boosts economy of Thailand’s southern provinces
BANGKOK, 11 July 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce has hosted the “Economic Development 2012” program for 5 provinces in southern Thailand ...
Public Health Ministry to give free vaccines to Thai Hajj pilgrims
SONGKLA, 29 May 2012 - The Ministry of Public Health is set to offer 21,000 free doses of vaccines against influenza and meningococcal...
The Road Toll
I try to shy away from contentious subjects in this column, as it was designed to be a lighthearted look at things motoring,...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...