Tag: Phang Nga
Marine Dept ensures travelers’ safety in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA – The Marine Department has inspected the progress of a construction project in Phang Nga, making sure travelers are safe during the...
Two Russian and an Asian tourists died in van crash in...
Two Russian and an Asian tourists were killed and seven others seriously injured when a passenger van crashed into house on the highway from...
Villagers worried they may be relocated if an airport is to...
Villagers of a Thai Muslim community in Ban Tha Dindaeng, Tambon Lam Kaen of Phang-nga’s Thai Muang district have expressed serious concern with the...
Ta Chai island coastline and coral reefs off-limit to visitors as...
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation has declared the shorelines and coral reefs around Ta Chai island off Phang-nga off-limits to...
New environment-friendly resort opens on Ko Phra Thong
PHANG NGA - Ko Phra Thong in Phang Nga province suffered severe devastation from the 2004 Tsunami, which forced its inhabitants to desert the...
Nature-loving tourists flock to Koh Phra Thong
PHANG NGA - Growing numbers of tourists have headed to Koh Phra Thong in the southern province of Phang Nga to enjoy the charming...
Phang Nga holds tsunami evacuation drill
PHANG NGA – Phang Nga Province has held the rehearsal for emergency situations, an activity that will enhance disaster management efficiency. Phang Nag Province's...
Phang Nga Chamber of Commerce eyes non-rubber industries
PHANG NGA, 18 February 2016 – The Phang Nga Provincial Chamber of Commerce has devised assistance measures for non-rubber industries and supported rubber growers...
Phang Nga to enforce road safety measures for holidays
PHANG NGA – Phang Nga Province is set to initiate measures geared to prevent accidents for the ‘7 Days of Danger’ period during the...
Drought & smog still ravage Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 March 2013 The smog haze situation in the northern region is still critical while many provinces and farmers across the country...
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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
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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...