Tag: Ranong
Military steps up anti-smuggling measures along Thailand-Myanmar border
RANONG - The 5th Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Sitthiporn Musikasin has instructed his troops to step up land and marine security measures and...
Seven Dangerous Days’ death toll reaches 365
BANGKOK, Jan 3 - Thailand's death toll from road accidents during the "Seven Dangerous Days” of the New Year's holidays has reached 365,...
Myanmar frees 7 jailed Thais, 2 remain imprisoned
RANONG, Nov 30 - Myanmar authorities today released seven Thais sentenced to jail for illegal entry, forest encroachment and arms possession, while two...
Thailand, Myanmar to cooperate in anti-human trafficking centres
RANONG, Aug 22 - Thailand and Myanmar are cooperating to open anti-human trafficking centres later this month. Ranong Governor...
Rubber growers demand help on falling rubber prices
SONGKHLA, Aug 20 – Thailand’s rubber growers network from 14 southern provinces converged on Songkhla provincial hall on Monday afternoon to press the...
Myanmar requests medicines for jailed Thais
RANONG, July 30 -- Myanmar has asked Thailand to support medicines and medical supplies after some of the 92 Thais jailed in Kawthaung...
At least 14 workers injured in gas leak in Ranong
RANONG, July 22- Some 14 workers on Sunday suffered from breathing difficulties after inhaling ammonia leaked at a frozen shrimp factory in the southern...
Thai authorities working for release of 49 detainees in Myanmar: Army...
BANGKOK, July 9 - Thai army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday that Thai officials are seeking to secure the release of 49...
Ranong to lay out measures to prevent border trespassing
RANONG, 6 July 2012 -Deputy Governor of Ranong province Sub- Lieutenant Pattawee Paratkajariya explained in his statement that 70 arrested Thai people, who are...
Thai victims of land scam detained in Myanmar
RANONG, July 6 – Thai and Lao rubber workers being held in Myanmar by that countries authorities reportedly have been misled and victimized by...
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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...