Tag: National Disaster Warning Center
Tremor strikes east of the Philippines, no impact on Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 August 2012 – A massive earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of the Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning in many...
NDWC: North, East and South of Thailand to beware of mudslide...
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – A number of provinces throughout Thailand are being warned to brace themselves against possible natural calamities as heavy...
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...
National Disaster Warning Center asks the public to beware of heavy...
BANGKOK, 6 May 2012 – The residents of Thailand have been warned to prepare for heavy rain and flash flood during the next...
National Disaster Warning Center: Slim chance of major quake in Thailand
BANGKOK, 21 April 2012 – The National Disaster Warning Center has affirmed that there is a slim chance for Thailand to experience a major...
Phuket deputy governor urges public to be calm amid quake aftershocks
BANGKOK, April 18 – To allay concern among residents and tourists following a series of more than 40 detected earthquake aftershocks, Phuket’s deputy...
National Disaster Warning Center cautions motorists about heavy morning fog
BANGKOK, 24 February 2012 - The National Disaster Warning Center is asking motorists to be extra-careful while driving in the morning due to...
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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...