Tag: Chiang Rai
Government to cooperate with China, Myanmar in drug suppression
BANGKOK, 30 June 2012 – The government has confirmed that it is ready to eradicate narcotics. It has set goals to coordinate with...
North Thailand and Royal Projects Highlighted at Mekong Tourism Forum 2012
Chiang Rai, June 25, 2012 – Northern Thailand strengthened its position as the Greater Mekong Subregion’s travel hub following the successful three-day Mekong...
Special Report: Mekong Tourism Forum 2012
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, in cooperation with Chiang Rai Province and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO), is hosting...
Mekong Tourism to expand regional cooperation during TWG29 meeting
CHIANG RAI - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is pushing ahead with its plan to strengthen tourism cooperation within the Greater Mekong...
Chiang Rai hosts Mekong Tourism Forum
CHIANG RAI, 11 June 2012 - Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in cooperation with Chiang Rai Province, is hosting the 29th GMS Tourism...
Flash flood warning for several areas
BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 - The Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide flashflood warning saying many areas of the kingdom will see widespread rain,...
NDWC issues flood, mudslide warnings in North and South
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 - Northern and southern residents living in flood-prone areas have been warned to prepare for heavy rains and dangers...
DDPM: Droughts ease up in 8 provinces
BANGKOK, 30 May 2012 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reports that droughts have ended in 8 provinces while 43...
Transport Ministry to request special budget for northern road/highway upgrade
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Transport Ministry is poised to request a special budget for the improvement of selected northern roads and...
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
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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...