Tag: Songkran
Efforts underway to secure release of four Thai detainees
SA KAEO, March 27 – The governor of Sa Kaeo said Tuesday he would help secure the release of four Thai nationals detained...
Let’s go to the movies – Friday March 30 – April...
Now playing in Pattaya Wrath of the Titans / Clash of the Titans 2: US, Action/ Adventure/ Fantasy – Perseus braves the treacherous...
Norman Denning General Master Bucher
July 1941 - March 2012
Where do I start?
Norman was 70 years old, and the eldest of 4. He has 3 sisters. He was a...
Torture is wrong
Dear Editor: On the same day you printed my letter (March 23) about the rat “problem” on Beach Road, there was an article...
Why widen Beach Road?
Editor; I write this to o the people of Pattaya and the persons looking at adding another lane to Beach Road: ...
Re: NHS treatment in UK
Editor; I have just returned to the UK for a holiday and have had to have treatment for a detached retina. I was...
Condolences
Editor; It is with great sadness I have read of the passing of Norman. This gentleman and scholar will be missed by all...
Terrified of rats
Editor; So glad to hear that something is being done (City to go rat hunting 3 times per month PM March 16). We...
Fire destroys fireworks factory in Saraburi
SARABURI, March 28 -- Fire enveloped a multi-building fireworks factory in Thailand’s central province of Saraburi about 100 km north of Bangkok on...
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‘Don’t Do It’ officials warn as Pattaya beach showers misused for Songkran water refills
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities are urging visitors to act responsibly after reports emerged of beach shower facilities at Pattaya Beach being misused during the...
Helmets save lives as Pattaya Songkran safety drive intensifies
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi Governor Naris Niramaiwong led an inspection visit to a key Songkran safety checkpoint in Pattaya on April 14, reinforcing strict...
Pattaya Police probe Soi 6 brawl after motorcycle taxi drivers clash with tourist
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Pattaya are investigating a violent confrontation in Soi 6 after a group of motorcycle taxi drivers allegedly assaulted a...
Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier under pressure as thousands flood boats during Songkran holiday wave
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities have stepped up safety measures at Bali Hai Pier by conducting strict alcohol screenings for boat operators as part of...
Sleepless Songkran nights grip Pattaya as visitors face traffic crawls and water war zones
PATTAYA, Thailand – Visitors heading into Pattaya during Songkran are being advised to prepare for intense nighttime water battles and heavy road congestion, especially...