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Army hits the beach in Patong
Associated Press, Published on 09/07/2014
» Thailand's military junta has sent soldiers to one of the country's best-known beaches to clear out food stalls, massage huts and other illegal vending operations as part of a campaign to restore the country's image.
Ban on Phatthalung gold rush
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 31/05/2014
» Phatthalung — A large amount of gold is believed to be buried in a palm plantation here during World War II, triggering a gold rush despite a prospecting ban.
Tourism needs clear direction from above
Published on 19/09/2013
» The government’s plan to achieve 2.2 trillion baht in tourism revenue in 2015 depends on clear action and policies, according to tourism-related experts. Dr. Naligatibhak Sangsanit, head of DASTA (Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration), said that simply relying on bigger numbers doesn’t necessarily lead to bigger revenue on the scale anticipated.
World Health Conference endorses cigarette package warnings
Published on 18/09/2013
» Meeting in Pattaya last week, more than 1,000 health officials from around the world endorsed Thailand’s stepped up efforts to discourage smoking—particularly among youth.
MICE market booms in Pattaya
Published on 15/09/2013
» Business executives and public officials considered the potential of MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences Exhibitions) during a conference at Royal Cliff Hotel. Hosted by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, the confab took not of the growing segment in Pattaya. In the last few months Pattaya has experienced a strong growth in the numbers of corporate events such as environmental conferences, company staff training and Indian weddings.
Orchestra on The Beach at Cha-Am
Published on 10/09/2013
» The Cha-Am Municipality invited an international orchestra from the Fine Arts Department of Thailand to provide a free musical performance on the beach on 16th August 2013. The opening of the concert was performed by the Mayor of Cha-Am Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri.
THAMMSAT UNIVERSITY SURVEY OF HUA HIN ROAD SAFETY
Published on 10/09/2013
» Lecturers from Thammasat University have recently collected information concerning road safety problems in Hua Hin and will forward a report to government.
Moon cakes: not just pie in the sky
Published on 10/09/2013
» The Chinese have given us much to celebrate, not least Chinese food, which has seemingly left its indelible mark on every continent around the globe. Perhaps it is fitting that the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, second only in importance to the Spring Festival, brings with it another Chinese delight – the moon cake.
‘Singha Passion’ Asanee-Wasan Concert in Cha-Am
Published on 09/09/2013
» Asanee–Wasan is a Thai rock band fronted by brothers Asanee “Pom” and Wasan “Toe” Chotikul. Among the band’s hits is a 1989 song that puts into verse the lengthy ceremonial name for Bangkok, “Krung Thep Mahanakhon” (“กรุงเทพมหานคร”).