Tag: Thailand
Thailand to maintain World Heritage Committee membership
BANGKOK, Oct 13 --- Thailand resolved to retain its status in the World Heritage Committee, according to Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul. ...
Six Andaman Coast provinces warned of heavy rains
BANGKOK, 12 October 2011 – The Emergency Operation Center for Flood, Storm and Landslide has cautioned residents of six southern provinces on the Andaman...
Toyota temporarily suspends production in Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct 12 - Toyota, Japan's biggest automaker, announced on Wednesday that production at its three plants in Thailand has temporarily halted until Oct...
Thailand losing Bt75-113 billion in countrywide flooding
BANGKOK, Oct 12 – Thailand could lose Bt75-113 billion from its gross domestic product (GDP) in countrywide flooding, according to Kasikorn Research Centre (KRC)....
Thailand’s Ayutthaya World Heritage site sustains heavy flood damage
Thailand’s flood has threatened the 370-year-old Chaiwatthanaram Temple, one of the country's most famous tourist attractions, across the Chao Phraya River from Ayutthaya, the...
Govt diverting water to sea to tackle flood in central provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 13 – Thailand’s National Flood Relief Centre on Thursday is to expedite water drainage through canals to the main rivers in the...
Thai tourism still unhurt by floods
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 – The Minister of Tourism and Sports said the current flooding situation has not affected Thailand's tourism yet. The International...
Foreign countries indicate readiness to assist Thai flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 - China and the United States have indicated their readiness to assist the Thai government in relieving repercussions from floods....
Water situation in central provinces still critical
ANG THONG, Oct 9 - Flooding in Thailand's central provinces is still critical, as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the flood situation can now...
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South Pattaya community raises traffic, youth racing and stray dog concerns at public forum
PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents of the Kho Phai community in South Pattaya voiced concerns over traffic safety, noisy motorcycle racing, and stray dogs during...
Pattaya authorities inspect entertainment venues in Soi Chaiyapoon, two underage workers identified
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities carried out coordinated inspections at two entertainment venues in Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya, on the evening of February 26 following...
Pattaya manhunt intensifies after hooded gang storms British chef’s home, steals 2 million baht...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police have launched an intensive manhunt after three hooded suspects carried out a violent late-night home invasion in Pattaya, making off...
Blame game intensifies after Pattaya beach assault as debate grows over tourist conduct and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A recent assault involving a German tourist on Pattaya Beach has reignited debate over who bears responsibility when street crime occurs...
Pattaya on alert for return of international tourists after holiday air travel surge
PATTAYA, Thailand – With Thailand’s aviation sector reporting passenger numbers above previous peak levels during the recent holiday period, Pattaya tourism operators are preparing...