Tag: Vietnam
More than 100 endangered pangolins seized in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai customs officials have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal...
Two South Korean phone scammers arrested
Two South Koreans who operated a call centre scamming operation in Vietnam and managed to cheat over 500 investors in South Korea of about...
No more cases of Zika virus reported in Vietnam
HANOI,(VOV) - No other localities in Vietnam have reported cases of Zika virus after the central Khanh Hoa province and HCM City declared the...
Chinese dams blamed for exacerbating Southeast Asian drought
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) - As China opened one of its six dams on the upper Mekong River last month to help parched Southeast Asian...
Livestock officials take precautions after bird flu outbreaks in Vietnam
BANGKOK, 07 September 2015 (NNT) - The Department of Livestock Development (DID) has ordered border authorities to maintain rigorous screening measures, following outbreaks of...
Vietnamese cops study Pattaya police enforcement tactics
Vietnamese police officials were in Pattaya last week to study how local cops nab bad guys with an eye toward incorporating Thai tactics into...
Thailand’s fragrant rice championship is challenged
BANGKOK, Oct 8 – The global No 1 rank of Thailand’s fragrance rice is being strongly challenged by neighbouring competitors, especially Vietnam and...
Defense Minister to make official visit to Vietnam during September 25-27
BANGKOK, 23 September 2012 – The Defense Minister is set to make his official visit to Vietnam next week, in a bid to...
PTTEP, Vietnam discuss added energy investment
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) has discussed with Vietnam two more expanded investments for oil and natural gas exploration drilling there with production...
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Chonburi Governor inspects suspected chemical lab linked to Chinese nationals in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Governor of Chonburi led an on-site inspection of a suspected chemical laboratory operated by Chinese nationals in Banglamung District on...
Thai–German couple first to register marriage in Pattaya as Valentine’s Day celebrations draw crowds
PATTAYA, Thailand – Valentine’s Day celebrations at the Banglamung District Office in Pattaya were filled with warmth and excitement on February 14, as more...
Foreign women questioned during late-night inspection on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police, together with Chonburi Immigration Police, conducted a late-night operation along Pattaya Beach following complaints from foreign tourists on...
Valentine’s Day buzzes in Pattaya as love comes without a price tag
PATTAYA, Thailand – Valentine’s Day created a vibrant, festive atmosphere along Walking Street Pattaya, as tourists packed the famous strip to celebrate the day...
Love is all around in Pattaya, even for those spending Valentine’s Day alone
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Valentine’s Day, Pattaya wears its heart openly. From couples strolling along the beach at sunset to quiet moments shared over...