Tag: New Year
Pattaya Countdown moves to Naklua
This year’s Pattaya Countdown will tick off the final minutes of 2016 in Naklua instead of amid a rollicking, fireworks-punctuated festival at Bali Hai...
Police to tighten traffic law to ensure travel safety during New...
As New Year festival is just less than a week ahead, all relevant government agencies are preparing to launch nationwide campaign to ensure the...
New Year activities to focus on national unity, volunteerism and Thai...
BANGKOK, The government has issued guidelines on appropriate activities for New Year celebrations, focusing on national unity and the love and respect for the...
Interior Ministry campaigns for road safety during New Year festival
BANGKOK,(NNT) – The Deputy Interior Minister has instructed all relevant agencies to campaign for road safety and conduct strictly enforce the law to reduce...
Free sky train service on New Year
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced free rides on its sky train and rapid bus services on December 31 and January 1.
According to...
Bangkok celebrates New Year with Buddhist ceremonies
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The Governor of Bangkok today led participants at Sanam Luang in offering alms to 189 monks on the auspicious occasion of...
Thai – Lao border crossing bustles with activities
THAILAND,(NNT) - Bueng Kan Province’s border crossing has been seeing increased activities as Thais and Laotians return to their home countries to...
Tourists converge on famous sites to celebrate New Year
BANGKOK,(NNT) – Famous tourist sites nationwide are packed with tourists who have traveled to celebrate New Year with friends and families. Hotels...
Thai Red Cross set to initiate blood drive before New Year...
BANGKOK – The Thai Red Cross Society is increasing its blood reserves in preparation for the New Year holidays when demand usually surges. ...
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Pattaya City warns against using suspended Waterfront Condominium as paid parking area
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has issued an urgent warning after a video circulating on social media showed individuals directing vehicles into the Waterfront...
Pattaya bustles as cruise ship ‘Westerdam’ brings over 2,500 visitors to the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya came alive in the early hours of Wednesday, December 17, as the Vista-class cruise ship Westerdam, operated by Holland America...