Tag: Indonesia
PM admires Thai students’ accomplishments from 13th JISO
BANGKOK - The Prime Minister expressed admiration for the achievement of Thai students who won one gold medal and five silver medals from the...
CDC issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 SE Asian countries
The US Communicable Diseases Control (CDC) Department on Thursday issued Zika special considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries, warning American citizens, especially pregnant women,...
Help given to unpaid Thai fishermen in Indonesia
BANGKOK – The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) had provided assistance to 159 Thai fishermen working in Indonesia left without pay and...
Indonesia uses trained elephants to control forest fires
SIAK, Indonesia (AP) — Officials in Indonesia are using trained elephants outfitted with water pumps and hoses to help patrol forests and control fires....
Governors appointed to assist haze affected public
BANGKOK– The governors of provinces affected by the haze have been ordered to provide relief operations to the affected public, as an integrated effort...
Southern Thailand hit by the worst haze from Indonesia ever
BANGKOK (AP) — Southern Thailand was hit Thursday by the most severe haze ever from forest fires in Indonesia, forcing all schools in a...
Health warnings in South due to Indonesian haze
BANGKOK - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning over health concerns affected by haze in Indonesia, blanketing seven provinces of...
Haze no impact on tourism
BANGKOK, 9 October 2015 - Tourism in southern provinces has not been affected by haze from Indonesia, judging from the increasing number of tourist...
Social development minister concerned over haze-affected southerners
BANGKOK, 8 October 2015 – Social Development and Human Security Minister Adul Sangsingkaew said the health of many people in southern Thailand has been...
Thai crewman abducted in Nigeria freed
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Thailand’s Foreign Minister announced that a Thai crewman who was kidnapped by pirates off the Nigerian coast early this month...
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A Vocal Extravaganza: The Heavenly Voice Singers return to Ben’s Theater
PATTAYA, Thailand - Vocal concerts are always popular events at Ben’s Theater, attracting capacity audiences. The most recent one, entitled A Vocal Extravaganza was...
Pattaya known for petty theft, scams, violence associated with alcohol but not a hotspot...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya, a popular tourist destination in Thailand known for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and cultural offerings, does not have a significant...
Rising concerns over beachside thefts by transgender individuals offering services in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Wearing expensive items while walking through the streets or along the beaches of Pattaya can make one stand out, but it...
Rescue volunteers hold nighttime training for new recruits to test mental strength and teamwork
PATTAYA, Thailand – At the Mab Fak Thong Cemetery in Huay Yai, East Pattaya, the Sattahip Sawang Rojanatham Foundation, led by Narong Boonbanjerdsri, the...
Pattaya announces strict parking regulations, hefty fines for towing and repeat offenses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has introduced new measures to alleviate ongoing traffic congestion on South Pattaya Road, particularly in the area between the...