Tag: The Sapanyao villagers
Naklua Sapanyao Bridge residents face massive encroachment fines under new law
Residents and businesses near Naklua’s “long bridge” are facing hundreds of thousands of baht in fines for structures illegally built over water decades ago.
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Shockwaves in Asia: War, Oil and the Future of Tourism (Part Two)
BANGKOK, Thailand - The global power shifts explored in Part One do not remain confined to geopolitics. They move quickly—often invisibly - through economic...
Cement blocks scatter across Sukhumvit Road outside Pattaya school, prompt rapid safety response
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities rushed to secure the area after cement blocks spilled across Sukhumvit Road in front of Muang Pattaya 7 School in...
Japanese tourist attacked by motorbike app riders in Pattaya, locals rush to help
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 26-year-old Japanese tourist was injured after being attacked by a group of five to six men, one of whom reportedly...
Chinese barber caught working illegally in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi immigration officers arrested a Chinese national for illegally providing hair-cutting services in Pattaya, part of ongoing efforts to protect jobs...
Italian biker critically injured in Pattaya U-turning car crash, American driver remains at scene
PATTAYA, Thailand – An Italian tourist was critically injured when his big bike collided with a car making a U-turn on Thappraya Road, Soi...