Tag: Songkran
Suspected drug dealer arrested for shooting death of gang leader
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in the shooting death of a Naklua gang leader. Viroj Yuusabai, 47, was apprehended...
American found dead in Third Road room
A heart attack or other natural causes are being blamed for the death of an American man found dead in his Third Road apartment....
Final segments of artificial reef to be laid in Jomtien Beach
Concrete pipes lying on Jomtien Beach will soon be home to fish and other sea life when they are dropped into the ocean a...
Zoom Festival starts tonight
Pattaya will thump to the beat of electronic dance music tonight and Saturday when the Zoom Festival kicks off for the second year at...
Thailand & Canada hail 50th anniversary of close ties
To expand cooperation Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, March 23 welcomed her Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, who was here on a three-day...
Chonburi announces plans for Songkran celebration
Chonburi will mark its 80th organized Songkran celebration April 11-19, celebrating the Thai New Year along with the ceremonies to honor the province’s...
City plans traditional events to offset Songkran madness
With only 3 weeks to go, the city, led by Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon has begun plans for a traditional Songkran festival. ...
Issan Association sets northeast dance performances for April
The Pattaya Issan Association plans to use dance performances to raise the group’s profile and better promote Thailand’s northeast region. ...
TAT: Chinese visitors to Thailand to reach 1.4 mn this year
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has expressed confidence that a total of 1.4 million Chinese tourists will...
Bjarne and Kran celebrate 30 years of marital bliss
Well wishers young and old pack Cafe Kronborg to the brim They say that when the union of a man and women lasts...
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Pattaya Beach overrun by tourists during high season, residents voice concerns about city management
PATTAYA, Thailand – During this high season, Pattaya Beach has been bustling with foreign tourists enjoying the sunny weather and vibrant atmosphere. However, residents...
Pattaya sees temperature drop with strong winds this week
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports a 1-2°C temperature drop with strong winds in the Northeast, while the North, Central, Eastern, Bangkok, and...
Prime Minister assures prompt relief for residents in flood-hit southern province
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday (Dec 17) to assess...
Constitutional Court rejects petition alleging favoritism toward Thaksin in hospital stay on 14th floor
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Justice Minister and the Department of Corrections of misconduct and favoritism in...
Toyota Chairman reaffirms commitment to Thailand’s automotive industry during visit with Prime Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House to discuss the future of...