Tag: RATCHABURI
Ratchaburi unveils travel path following in footsteps of HM the late...
RATCHABURI – Ratchaburi province has piloted a new tourism pathway based on the route taken by His Majesty King Rama IX, during an extended...
A police captain shot dead in Ban Pong district police station...
A police sergeant major was arrested after he fatally shot his superior at Ban Pong district police station in Ratchaburi province following a heated...
Ratchaburi invites people to take part in “Bike for Dad”
RATCHABURI - Ratchaburi province is gearing up for another major cycling event, Bike for Dad, to be held in celebration of HM the King’s...
Nikom Wairatpanich elected Senate Speaker
BANGKOK, Aug 14 -- Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich was elected new Senate Speaker, in two rounds of voting, defeating appointed Senator Pichet...
Energy Regulatory Commission sets funds for community development
BANGKOK, 3 June 2012 - Chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission Direk Lavansiri has made known the commission’s support to the Power Development...
Dengue fever likely strengthens in rainy season
Bangkok, 19 May 2012– The Disease Control Department has cautioned people to protect themselves against dengue fever which is likely to strengthen during...
Tropical storm damages houses in several provinces
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 3 May 2012 – A tropical storm has battered Prachuap Khiri Khan and Ratchaburi provinces, damaging several houses and buildings...
Authorities raid Trang prison; detain, move riot leaders to separate prisons
TRANG, Feb 7 – Trang provincial prison authorities raided inmates’ dormitories on Tuesday, detaining and separating some 100 riot leaders, and moving them to...
Thailand to discuss narcotics problems with Myanmar
BANGKOK, Feb 6 - Thailand's deputy national police chief will visit Myanmar tomorrow to discuss cross-border narcotics concerns with the neighbouring country’s national police...
State railways evacuate flood victims to nearby provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 26 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is ready to evacuate about 1,600 flood victims currently sheltering in Bangkok to new...
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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...