Tag: Yala
Thai workers disregard work permit in Malaysia
YALA, 15 August 2011-The Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia revealed a large number of Thai nationals from the South working in Malaysia...
Two suspected drug smugglers arrested with over 430,000 speed pills
BANGKOK, Aug 7 -- Two members of an alleged transnational drug syndicate were detained with 432,000 methamphetamine (or 'speed') pills, valued at Bt129...
Democrat candidate wins Yala by-election
YALA, Aug 1 - Democrat Party candidate Abdulkarim Denggarina won yesterday’s Yala Constituency 2 By-election with 530 votes over Sugarno Mata of Pheu Thai...
One killed, two injured in shooting and bombing in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT, July 31 – A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting at a market here on Sunday, while the owner of...
1,650 police to ensure smooth by-election in Nong Khai, Sukhothai
BANGKOK, July 29 -- The Royal Thai Police will dispatch 1,650 police to ensure there is no disruption at the polls during Sunday's by-election...
Election Commission endorses 94 more MPs-elect, excluding Jatuporn
ECBANGKOK, July 28 -- Thailand's Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday endorsed 94 more MPs-elect, excluding Red Shirt core leader Jatuporn Prompan; bringing the total...
14 rail routes in southern border provinces still halted
NARATHIWAT, July 28 – Rail services in this restive southern border province remained suspended Thursday for repair work amid tight security following Wednesday's bombing...
Abhisit campaigns in South; Yingluck celebrates 44th birthday
BANGKOK, June 21 - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and senior executives from his Democrat party--Thailand's oldest--began campaigning Tuesday in their historic stronghold, the country's...
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Social Security Office urges insured workers to designate beneficiaries for death benefits
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government, through the Social Security Office (SSO) under the Ministry of Labor, is urging insured workers to prepare a written...
Foreigner married to a Thai says starting a business is still too difficult
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign resident has voiced frustration over the challenges foreigners face when trying to start a business in Thailand, even when...
Thailand becomes more affordable for dollar holders as baht hits one-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht moved to around 33.40 per US dollar in early trading on Thursday, marking its highest level in more...
Should Pattaya consider lowering lady drink charges around this time
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya moves through its softer tourism period, conversations are quietly emerging around whether nightlife venues should temporarily adjust “lady drink”...
Pattaya turns unpredictable as cloudy mornings give way to hot afternoons
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing highly changeable weather conditions, with mornings often starting under cloudy skies before giving way to strong afternoon sunshine...