12-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 11, 2011 - Thailand has bolstered flood defences at Bangkok's main airport and other areas as it works to shield the city of 12 million people from the worst inundation in decades, officials said Tuesday.
12-10-2011
Frightened locals in Sriratcha found a woman's corpse with hands and feet tied near the Bangphra reservoir. Police assumes the woman was murdered because of loan sharking, a love affair or drugs.
12-10-2011
According to the government policy to fight drug related crimes, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thangai Prassajaksattru, Commissioner section 2, Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanet Pinmuangngarm, Commissioner Chonburi province and Pol. Col. Theerapol Jindaluang, Deputy Commissioner Chonburi province has commanded every police station in Banglamung and Pattaya to mobilize its police forces in order to fight the illegal drug trade.
11-10-2011
LOS ANGELES, October 10, 2011 - California governor Jerry Brown won praise Monday for banning under 18s from using tanning beds, the first US state to do so to protect minors from increased skin cancer risks.
11-10-2011
NEW DELHI, October 10, 2011 - India's Supreme Court on Monday stayed the death sentence handed down to the lone surviving gunman from the 2008 Islamist attacks in Mumbai, pending an appeal hearing.
11-10-2011
GENEVA, October 10, 2011 - A UN expert on Monday urged Thailand to amend its controversial lese majeste laws, saying a recent increase in legal cases highlights the urgent need for reforms.
11-10-2011
A fire was reported at the Miniature Thai Royal Barge 4D Performance Center in Pattaya. The damage is estimated to several million THB. The fire brigade assumes that an electric short circuit caused the fire.
11-10-2011
A ladyboy steals a Fortuner pickup truck and is arrested as the owner of a Pattaya guesthouse just installed a CCTV unit. The thief was caught in action thanks to the clear footage.
10-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 10, 2011 - A US citizen pleaded guilty in a Thai court on Monday to charges of insulting the monarchy, an offence in theory punishable by up to 15 years in prison under controversial lese majeste laws.
10-10-2011
CAIRO, October 10, 2011 - A curfew was imposed overnight in Egypt's capital after 24 people, mostly Coptic Christians, died in clashes with security forces in the deadliest violence since president Hosni Mubarak's fall.
10-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 9, 2011 - Thailand's worst floods in decades have prompted the country's premier to postpone official visits to Singapore and Malaysia, a spokeswoman said on Sunday, as Bangkok braces for rising waters.
09-10-2011
Deputy of superintendent of Sattahip municipality issues a jellyfish warning for Sattahip Bay since more than a million jellyfish were reported in the sea. Tourists swimming in the sea should be careful . Jellyfish can produce a painful and poisonous sting.
09-10-2011
Sriracha police arrested “Ton Nokhong” carrying one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine and 4,000 amphetamine tablets and a stash heavy weapons. The suspect is a well known drug lord on the Eastern Seabord, Sriracha area.
09-10-2011
Heavy non-stop downpours lasting four hours were repored on the Eastern Seabord of Sattahip causing flooding in many areas and massive traffic jams on Sukhumvit highway.
08-10-2011
Recently celebrity and executive Director of I.C.C. Khun Becky Russell enjoyed her stay at the large one bedroom suites at the Amari Nova Suites Pattaya.
08-10-2011
BANGKOK, October 7, 2011 - Thailand introduced a new rice price scheme Friday that aims to boost farmers' incomes but has raised concern the food staple will become more expensive on global markets.
08-10-2011
BANG PAHAN, October 8, 2011- As Thailand battles to keep its worst floods in decades from swamping Bangkok, anger is growing among residents upriver who say their homes are being sacrificed to keep the capital dry.
08-10-2011
Pattaya, October 7, 2011[PDN]; Last night heavy continuous rains were reported in Pattaya and nearby areas. The flooding was caused by flood water being dumped into the lower lying areas causing hardship for tourists and locals.
07-10-2011
HANOI, October 7, 2011 - The death toll from the worst floods to strike Vietnam's Mekong Delta in a decade has risen to 18, the government said on Friday as it warned of further danger.
07-10-2011
Pattaya (October 2011) - On Saturday evening 1st October “G Session” beach party was held at The Beach Club of Pullman Pattaya Aisawan hotel.