Tag: Thailand
First Tartan 4000 arrives in Thailand
Tartan? In my under-educated and under-exposed youth, the noun Tartan conjured up a bunch of hardy Scots brawling in their inhospitable highlands, for the...
Special Report: Tourism in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
As more countries have begun to recognize the need for regional solutions to common problems, economic corridors have emerged as key manifestations of...
Science Minister to discuss water management advices from Chinese experts with...
BANGKOK, 21 June 2012 - The Science Minister plans to bring up all suggestions from China's water experts to discuss with the Cabinet next...
3 Britons arrested in call centre scam
BANGKOK, June 20 - Three British nationals were arrested for alleged involvement in a transnational call centre scam, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau chief said...
PM: Cabinet delays consideration of NASA request on U-Tapao airport
BANGKOK, June 19 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Tuesday that the Cabinet has not yet considered the request of the...
Worboys wins, Wangjuntra wows
PSC golf from The Golf Club Monday, June 11, Green Valley (White tees) – Stableford 1st Keith Worboys (14) 37pts 2nd Chaten Patel (13)...
Safety & Well-being
In 2011, Thailand welcomed over 19.1 million international visitors, of which 60% were repeat visitors. Almost all of these trips were safe and without...
Public Transportation
Getting around Bangkok With a growing mass transit system and ongoing highway expansion, it's easier than ever to get around Bangkok. However, the...
Renting a Jet Ski
Taking to the water on a jet ski is one of the most exhilarating experiences imaginable, and a fun way to enjoy a...
Latest Stories
Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...