Tag: Chiang Rai
Thai authorities seize Bt500 million in assets of drug suspect
CHIANG RAI, Nov 20 -- Law enforcement agencies launched a joint operation, raiding 50 targeted locations in the northern province of Chiang Rai...
Tablet computers distributed in remote Thai schools
Thai students in remote areas have received tablet computers in accord with the government's education policy, but there are still some limitations on communication...
Special Report: Green Country Project
In honor of His Majesty the King, the Green Country Foundation is holding a campaign called the Green Country Project, which is hoped...
Loei’s Homestay Attracts Slow Tourism
Traditional homestay in Loei province gathers momentum in the slow tourism niche. Northeast Thailand hardly figures in the region’s mountain league as far...
Water level continues to rise in Mekong River
Bangkok, July 30 2012 – Water level has been rising continuously in the Mekong River, Chiang Rai province. More than 1,000 rais of...
R3 Road helps increase fruit export to China
Bangkok, July 25 2012 – Thai fruit export to China has increased drastically, thanks to the R3 Road. Therefore, Ministry of Agriculture and...
Depression Vicente carries heavy rain to Thailand’s North
MAE HONG SON, July 25 - Depression Vicente, downgraded from tropical storm status over China, has nonetheless triggered nonstop heavy rain in upper...
Dolphins shoot down Air Force in Toyota Cup
Pattaya United secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Air Force United in the Toyota Cup last week at the Thupatemee Stadium in Ragsit. ...
Thailand to host 3rd SEOM this month
BANGKOK, 9 July 2012 - Thailand will host the 3rd ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) later this month, during which the attending delegates...
DDPM issues flash flood alerts in 16 provinces
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 -The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has issued a warning for residents in 16 provinces nationwide to brace...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...