Tag: Gulf of Thailand
Bryde’s whale carcass found on Phuket beach
PHUKET - A Bryde’s whale carcass has been found on a beach in Phuket province. It is believed that the mammal died of sickness.
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Giant clams successfully protected in Chumphon
CHUMPHON, Aug 31 – A conservation group in this southern province on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand has successfully protected endangered...
DDPM issues weather warnings for next few days
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents living near shorelines and in flood-prone areas...
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...
Thai pavilion’s global appeal proved in Korea
Rich in underwater biodiversity, Thailand presents itself at this year's International Exposition Yeosu Korea 2012, or Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, under the theme...
Getting Around Thailand
Travellers have many options for getting around Thailand. There is a wide range of air, train, bus and boat services that can take...
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,...
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...
National Warning Center: Heavy rain expected throughout Thailand
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 – The National Warning Center has issued the latest advice on the possibilities of scattered heavy rain throughout the...
North still gets cool morning, Northeast & South to see rains
BANGKOK, 25 February 2012 - The lower Northeast, the central region and the East are forecast to experience hot weather and scattered thundershowers...
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Don’t bet on Pattaya getting a casino
SUNDAY EDITORIAL
The government has at last confirmed that it will have the last word on which locations will be chosen to host casino-entertainment complexes....
Pattaya court sentences gang to death in dismemberment murder of German businessman
PATTAYA, Thailand – In a shocking murder case that gained international attention, the Pattaya Provincial Court has sentenced three individuals to death for the...
Would Thai language signs in Pattaya confuse tourists?
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a world-renowned tourist hotspot, attracts millions of international visitors each year, making it a melting pot of cultures. One topic...
Jomtien condo residents terrified as frantic foreign tourist roams the halls
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police received a report of a foreign man wielding a knife and knocking on doors at a condominium on Jomtien...
Pattaya Patchwork Repairs – From potholes to bumps
PATTAYA, Thailand – Local residents and business operators near the South Pattaya traffic light intersection, close to Wat Chai Mongkol, raised concerns about damaged...