Tag: Thaweepong Wichaidit
PBTA chief calls for jet ski ban
Business group briefed on higher waste-treatment fees The head of Pattaya’s leading business association said he wants to see jet skis outlawed in the...
Tour operators briefed on guide registration requirements
Tour operators were briefed on license requirements and employee registration at a seminar aimed at eliminating illegal tour guides in Pattaya. Banglamung District Chief...
DASTA solicits ideas from tourism-related businesses at latest hearing
The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration continued work on the proposed 15 billion baht sustainable-tourism “master plan” for Pattaya, quizzing tourist-related businesses at...
Traffic expert calls Sukhumvit bypass tunnel wasteful, destructive
The former secretary-general of Thailand’s National Economic and Social Development Board called four proposed tunnels under busy intersections on Sukhumvit road a “waste” of...
Cabinet cuts 38.5% from 15 billion baht Pattaya ‘greenovative tourism’ plan
National budget appropriators chopped nearly 40 percent off Pattaya’s anticipated 10-year, 15 billion baht budget to transform the area into a special “greenovative...
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Helicopter firefighting halted as haze and low visibility cripple northern Thailand wildfire response
BANGKOK, Thailand – Authorities in northern Thailand have suspended aerial firefighting operations in Sri Lanna National Park after poor visibility prevented a KA-32 helicopter...
Hat Yai to host Midnight Songkran 2026 with EDM, foam parties and international tourism...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Hat Yai is ON! Get ready for Hatyai Midnight Songkran 2026!
The countdown begins for one of Thailand’s most electrifying Songkran celebrations!...
Thailand urges nationwide cultural pride with ‘Proud to Wear Thai Attire’ campaign launch at...
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is inviting the public to take part in the “Proud to Wear Thai Attire Nationwide” activity to promote national...
Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...