Tag: Thai Flood
Six Bangkok districts at risk of flooding: Governor Sukhumbhand
The governor made an urgent announcement just before midnight Sunday, advising residents of Don Mueang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Chatujak, Bang Sue and Sai Mai...
U.S. marines join thousands of Thais packing flood relief bags
CHON BURI, 24 October 2011 – U.S. marines join hands with thousands of Thai volunteers to pack flood relief bags to help Thai flood...
Thai Industrial Confidence Index hits 26-month low in September
BANGKOK, Oct 21 -- Thailand's Industrial Confidence Index in September fell to 90.7 from 102.5 in August, marking its lowest showing in 26 months,...
Thai exports rise 19% in September
BANGKOK, Oct 21 - Thai exports in September were valued at US$21.5 billion, a 19 per cent increase, compared to the same period last...
Science and Technology Minister proposes CCTVs as water situation inspecting tools...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – Minister of Science and Technology proposed the plan to use closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) set up around Bangkok as...
Suan Dusit Poll: Political conflict makes flood operation difficult
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – The majority of Bangkok-dwellers believe that a political conflict has made the ongoing flood crisis more difficult to handle,...
Don Mueang cargo terminal to convert into ad hoc goods distribution...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – The government has turned Don Mueang Airport into an ad hoc goods distribution center to solve transport problems brought...
Bang Pa In – Bang Phli section of Highway No. 9...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 – The Highways Department has exempted toll fee for drivers using the highway # 9 in another bid to help...
Narcotics delivery bust in Bangkok as all attentions are on flooding
BANGKOK, 23 October 2011 -Provincial Police Region 1 yesterday had apprehended a man for possession of narcotics. The man in questions, Yingchai Puttipongarcha, was...
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Pattaya village plunged into darkness after thieves cut copper wires
PATTAYA, Thailand – An entire community in East Pattaya, was left in darkness after thieves stole copper wiring from a street-light control cabinet late...
Construction site dirt spillage causes traffic disruption on South Pattaya Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – City inspectors have taken action after soil and debris from a construction project spilled across South Pattaya Road, Soi 1, causing...
People still drink in Pattaya, but rising prices leave more questions than cocktails
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bar stools are still filled, bottles are still opening, and music still spills onto the beach roads. But ask almost any...
Jomtien Beach buzzes with tourists as Pattaya Prepares for SEA Games sailing events
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism activity along Jomtien Beach surged on December 11 as Thailand gears up to host the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, with...
Tourists count their remaining holiday cash as Thai baht tightens its grip on Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht continues to strengthen, opening Thursday morning at 31.73 baht to the US dollar, a slight but symbolic appreciation...