Tag: Bangkokians
Multiple urban, life challenges distress Bangkokians
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – Immediate problems including exorbitant commodity prices, higher cost of living, floods and traffic congestion have put Bangkokians under severe strain,...
Special Report: Bangkok receives World’s Best City Award 2012
Bangkok has for the third time in as many years been named the World’s Best City 2012 by the globally renowned travel magazine...
Bangkokians feel at highest risk due to cost-of-living, debt: Survey
BANGKOK, Feb 7 - An opinion poll released on Tuesday indicated Bangkok residents feel the highest risk of their lives regarding cost-of-living expenses and...
PM: No cabinet reshuffle now
BANGKOK, Nov 6 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday ruled out a cabinet reshuffle during this period following criticism of mishandling the...
Six Bangkok districts at risk of flooding: Governor Sukhumbhand
The governor made an urgent announcement just before midnight Sunday, advising residents of Don Mueang, Laksi, Bang Khen, Chatujak, Bang Sue and Sai Mai...
PM asks Bangkokians to brace for flood
BANGKOK, Oct 21 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday urged city dwellers to move their belongings to safe locations in preparation for imminent...
Bangkok Governor warns 7 districts of approaching northern run-off
BANGKOK, Oct 19 - Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Wednesday declared seven districts of the Thai capital to be on alert for approaching northern...
Floods nationwide claim 212 lives
BANGKOK, Oct 3 - Thailand's flood-related death toll rose to 212 on Monday, with two persons still missing as flooding from continued heavy rain...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...