Tag: Japan International Cooperation Agency
JICA may blacklist Ital-Thai over death of 3 workers
BANGKOK – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has begun considering blacklisting Italian Thai Company due to its spotty safety record, which includes the...
Transport Ministry to resume Bangsue-Rangsit Red Line electric train construction
BANGKOK, 4 July 2012 – The Transport Ministry is set to resume the construction of the suburban section of the Red Line electric train...
Water retention areas to be finalised this month: Deputy PM Kittirat
TOKYO, May 13 – Designation of water retention areas under the government’s flood prevention plan will be finalised by May, said Deputy Prime...
Thailand, Japan discuss water management cooperation
BANGKOK, May 4 - Japanese State Minister heading Financial and Postal Issues Shozaburo Jimi on Friday met with Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul...
Suvarnabhumi Airport confident of its flooding prevention system
Suvarnabhumi Airport is confident of its Flooding Prevention System and is constantly monitoring the water levels. Mr Somchai Sawasdeepon, Senior Executive...
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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...