Tag: Yala
50 endangered pangolins seized in southern Thailand
NARATHIWAT, Nov 22 - Fifty pangolins, also called ‘scaly anteaters’ and a protected wildlife species, bound for China were intercepted by the Thai authorities...
Cabinet approves debt moratorium for low-income earners
BANGKOK, Nov 15 – Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a debt moratorium for farmers and low-income earners with outstanding debts lower than Bt500,000, according...
Five border police wounded in bomb incidents
YALA, Nov 2 – Leaflets promising continued attacks on Thai Buddhists were found at two of five bomb incident locations in this restive southern...
Nine southern provinces warned of heavy rain, flash flood and forest...
SONGKHLA, 28 October 2011 – The southern coast of Thailand is set to experience abundant rain and isolated heavy rainfall due to the influence...
Two killed, 40 wounded, Yala bombings
YALA, Oct 26 - Two persons were killed and over 40 others were wounded in a dozen bombings yesterday in the southern border province...
Malaysia cooperating with Thailand to restore peace in southern border region:...
NEW YORK, Sept 22 -- Malaysia is willing to cooperate with Thailand to bring peace to the country’s southernmost provinces, according to Thai Foreign...
Cabinet extends emergency decree in Deep South until 19 Dec
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011 – The Cabinet has approved the extension of the emergency decree in the three southern border provinces for three more...
Thai PM hails Indonesian visit as successful
BANGKOK, Sept 13 -- Thai Prime Minster Yingluck Shinawatra described her visit to Indonesia as a successful trip with the two countries mutually agreeing...
PM making official introductory visit to Indonesia
BANGKOK, Sept 12 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday departed Bangkok for Indonesia on a one day official visit--her first to Jakarta--to strengthen...
Thai army chief: Army adheres to law enforcement to resolve violence...
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Thai Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday conceded that the security and protection measures for local residents in...
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Foreign workers in Pattaya face serious consequences without proper documentation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, has long attracted foreign workers across various sectors, from hospitality and entertainment to...
Thailand launches global E-Visa system to simplify travel and enhance security
BANGKOK, Thailand – H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the launch of Kick-off THAI E-VISA: Apply, Anywhere, Anytime at Vithes...
Thailand tops December tourism rankings
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand has emerged as the top destination for international tourists this December, according to data from SiteMinder, a global hotel revenue...
Secret Buddha Relic continues to draw large crowds in Bangkok; New Year celebration planned
BANGKOK, Thailand – Large crowds continue to visit Sanam Luang in Bangkok to pay homage to the Sacred Buddha Relic, temporarily enshrined at the...
Bangkok to Pattaya Motorway toll-free for New Year travel Dec 26 – Jan 5
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Cabinet has approved toll waivers on major motorways and expressways during the New Year holiday to ease congestion and facilitate...