Tag: Bangkok
Sukhumbhand to run for second term as Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK, 20 August 2012 - Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra has announced that he will run in the next gubernatorial election under the...
PM commits to canal dredging and reforestation for flood prevention
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 - The government have been dredging canals and planting forests to help prevent floods this year. Sluice gates damaged...
Prime Minister invites opposition to probe alleged corruption in government spending
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has denied an Opposition claim that there was government corruption in regard to budget...
Two Asian females, two Caucasian males killed in Phuket pub fire
BANGKOK, Aug 20 – The charred bodies of four persons recovered from Tiger Discotheque fire in the southern province of Phuket are likely...
Commerce Ministry will convince EU to keep Thai products under GSP
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 - The Commerce Ministry is set to enter negotiations on a free trade agreement with the European Union in...
Don Mueang Airport ready to open for service on October 1
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The Transport Ministry has affirmed that the Don Mueang Airport will be ready for full commercial operation again...
Thailand’s auto production hits record high
BANGKOK, Aug 17 - Thailand's auto production in July hit a record high of 212,727 units, an increase of 44.48 per cent year-on-year,...
Govt to speedily investigate wildfires at Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has pledged to speed up the investigation into ongoing wildfires at the Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland. ...
Security forces in Deep South staying extra-vigilant around all state offices
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has ordered security forces in violence-plagued southern border area to step up surveillance measures around all...
Govt declared success in rice-pledging scheme
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has declared its success in the rice-pledging program, which is said to have helped raise the...
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Rescue effort saves dog stuck in high-voltage power pole in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Sawang Boriboon Rescue Center received an urgent call from local residents reporting that a dog was trapped in the crevice...
A one-day tour at Khao Chi Chan, world’s largest carved Buddha image, a 30-minute...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Chi Chan, home to the world’s largest carved Buddha image, is a must-visit destination for travelers with just one day...
Pattaya faces traffic chaos during world-class hip hop concert at Legend Siam
PATTAYA, Thailand - The bustling streets of Pattaya were overwhelmed on the night of November 23, due to a massive influx of vehicles related...
Pattaya bar raided for operating after hours
PATTAYA, Thailand - A joint operation by local authorities and the Pattaya police targeted an entertainment venue, "Thonglor" located in South Pattaya at 03:16...
Progress of the Bali Hai Pier roof project nears completion, enhancing Pattaya’s image
PATTAYA, Thailand - The roof installation project for the Bali Hai Pier, a key gateway to Koh Larn, is nearing completion and has already...