28-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 28, 2011 - Floods that have sparked an exodus from the Thai capital crept closer to the city centre on Friday, but hopes grew that emergency barriers would prevent a major overflow from Bangkok's main river.
28-10-2011
TOKYO, October 28, 2011 - Tokyo is to allow thousands of Thai workers employed by flood-hit Japanese firms to come to Japan and work, a government spokesman said Friday.
28-10-2011
Undercover Rayong police arrest two female camfrog DJ's in possession of crystal methamphetamine.The two women confessed and added that there is a drug dealing network inside Rayong prison. The prison warden has evidence and is ready to arrest "Mr.K" an inmate of section 3 in Rayong prison. According to the warden the prisoners use the prison as center to sell drugs outside via mobile phones and outside bank accounts.
28-10-2011
Pattaya-Banglamung police arrested 2 teenagers using a motorbike to snatch a women’s handbag, the police arrested the teenagers in possession of stolen items, they confessed they had done this several times before to make money and to decorate their motorbike to show off to the girls. Their parents were unaware of what was happening.
28-10-2011
The provincial governor of Chonburi with his staff has welcomed the flood victims from the Don Mueng rescue center to Chonburi Education center.
28-10-2011
Rental houses and rooms in Pattaya are full. The Bangkokians have arrived en masse, to escape the expected massive floods. Some landlords have increased the rents or they are demanding long term contracts.
27-10-2011
Holiday Inn Pattaya made a trip to Bangkok to join force with 2 other volunteer groups which are Krung Thai Volunteer Group and Dusit Volunteer Group
27-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 26, 2011 - Thais enduring the nation's worst floods in decades have faced marauding crocodiles and threat of snake bites and electrocution, but health experts say the top risks are drowning and disease.
27-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 26, 2011 - Thai authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas of Bangkok to evacuate Wednesday, warning them that the arrival of a massive deluge of water was imminent.
27-10-2011
WASHINGTON, October 26, 2011 - A US destroyer has docked at a port in Thailand for a routine visit, the Pentagon said Wednesday, as Bangkok has declined any US military assistance in response to massive flooding.
27-10-2011
LONDON, October 26, 2011 - Britain on Wednesday urged against all but essential travel to Bangkok as the Thai capital braced itself for severe floods.
27-10-2011
Pattaya locals put up posters: “Beware of Shakedown Police” at Photisarn Soi 2 in North Pattaya. Stating that the police too often set up checkpoints to catch illegal drivers. The local people have reacted strongly because they suspect money is being extorted.
26-10-2011
SINGAPORE (October 26, 2011) – agoda.com, a leading global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), is offering an array of hotel specials in Chiang Mai in celebration of the Yi Peng festival.
26-10-2011
TOKYO, October 25, 2011 - Japan on Tuesday announced plans to help its companies hit by Thailand's worst flooding in decades, as supply disruptions force firms to close plants and production at home is hit.
26-10-2011
TOKYO, October 25, 2011 - Japanese high-tech giant Canon said Tuesday it had lowered its annual forecast as it grapples with a historically high yen, a slowing global economy and the impact of heavy flooding in Thailand.
26-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 25, 2011- Bangkok's second airport shut down Tuesday as floodwaters advanced into the Thai capital, forcing authorities to declare a five-day closure of schools and government offices to prepare for the deluge.
26-10-2011
KUALA LUMPUR, October 25, 2011 - Japanese auto giant Honda halted production at its Malaysian plant Tuesday due to disruption to its supply chain caused by devastating floods in neighbouring Thailand.
26-10-2011
YALA, October 25, 2011- A series of explosives planted by suspected Muslim rebels ripped through a town in Thailand's troubled south on Tuesday, killing at least one civilian and wounding dozens more.
26-10-2011
WASHINGTON, October 25, 2011 - The Pentagon praised Thailand's response to the country's worst flooding in decades Tuesday and said the United States stood ready to assist if needed.
26-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 25, 2011 - Bangkok's second airport shut down Tuesday as floodwaters advanced into the Thai capital, forcing authorities in "crisis mode" to declare a five-day public holiday in preparation for the deluge.