Tag: Songkla
One palace official was killed and 39 others injured in road...
One official of the Taksin Palace in Narathiwat was killed and about 39 others injured when a tour bus in which they were travelling...
BoT: Southern unrest only a slight impact on Thai economy
Bangkok, 8 August 2012 – Bank of Thailand or BoT has revealed that the southern border unrest is yet to have a major...
Deputy PM: a curfew may be imposed in parts of the...
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa has disclosed that the government is considering imposing curfew in certain parts of...
Commerce Ministry boosts economy of Thailand’s southern provinces
BANGKOK, 11 July 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce has hosted the “Economic Development 2012” program for 5 provinces in southern Thailand ...
Public Health Ministry to give free vaccines to Thai Hajj pilgrims
SONGKLA, 29 May 2012 - The Ministry of Public Health is set to offer 21,000 free doses of vaccines against influenza and meningococcal...
The Road Toll
I try to shy away from contentious subjects in this column, as it was designed to be a lighthearted look at things motoring,...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...