Tag: King Rama V
Thailand marks King Chulalongkorn Day
Bangkok - People across the country paid respects and demonstrated their gratitude on Monday to His Majesty King Rama V on the occasion of...
Ministers lay wreaths on Chulalongkorn Day
BANGKOK– The Prime Minister led ministers to lay wreaths before a statue of King Chulalongkorn, to pay homage and commemorate the royal grace of...
PM pays respects to King Rama V on Chulalongkorn Day
BANGKOK- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today led the cabinet to lay wreaths of flowers to commemorate the occasion of Chulalongkorn Day. ...
Eastern Seaboard celebrates 103rd Chulalongkorn Day
Government officials across the Eastern Seaboard celebrated one of Thailand’s greatest monarchs on the 103rd Chulalongkorn Day. Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Banglamung District...
Railway Hall of Fame to reopen to mark King Chulalongkorn Day
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – The State Railway’s Hall of Fame is scheduled to reopen for the last time on Tuesday to commemorate the...
World Habitat Day demonstrators call on gov’t to address community issues
BANGKOK, Oct 1 – More than 1,500 people rallied at the Thai capital’s historic Royal Plaza today, calling on the Thai government to...
Special report: Abhakara Day
Naval officials and worshippers on May 19 each year pay tribute to Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse or Admiral Prince Krom Luang Chumphon Khet...
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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...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...