Spaniard (53) found dead in apartment Pattaya
On the night of July 27, a 53-year-old Spanish man was found dead in the bathroom of an apartment in Pattaya, police said.
From November no more free bus and train for Thai
From November, free bus and train transport for Thai people will end. The financial burden of free transportation is too great for the Thai government.
Traffic information towards Hua Hin
If you travel by car from Bangkok via the Phetkasem Road to Hua Hin these days, you will be warned about possible nuisance between 15.00 pm and about 02.00 am. The Royal Thai Army is in fact transporting seven gigantic statues of great kings from the past, which will be placed in the Rajabhakdi Museum Parc in Hua Hin.
Tourist boat stranded in Pattaya
A double-decker tourist boat named “Iti Under 4” stranded on Pattaya beach near Soi 13 on Sunday evening. People on the beach and boardwalk saw the boat approaching at considerable speed and managed to get to safety in time.
Thailand gets a new national emergency number: 911
The Thai cabinet has decided to set up a new national emergency number. That becomes 911 and replaces the old 191.
Thai schools must watch out for Western pedophiles
The Ministry of Education calls on primary and secondary schools to be vigilant about Western pedophiles applying for teaching positions.
Belgian (68) crashed in Udon Thani
Frans Peeters (68) from Beringen, Belgium, died on July 1 in a traffic accident in Thailand. The man, who lived in Udon Thani, fell with his motorbike.
Bangkok gets a second IKEA
In 2011, Bangkok opened its first IKEA store in Bangkok on Bang Na-Trat Road, just over 20 km from the center of Bangkok. There is now a second branch at Central WestGate in Nonthaburi.
Two men have been arrested in Thailand on suspicion of human trafficking. According to the authorities, these are two key figures in a Thai human trafficking network.
Wall's Ice Cream apologizes for suggestive photo
The Thai branch of Wall's Ice Cream Company has apologized for referring to a derogatory term for anal sex in a Facebook post to celebrate the landmark US Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in all states.
Young German woman commits suicide on Koh Phi Phi
A 26-year-old German tourist was found on Sunday evening after hanging herself from a tree on Koh Phi Phi.
PM Prayut: 'Minimum wage for Thai cannot be raised'
Despite higher household debt and increased living costs, poor Thais should not expect the minimum daily wage to rise from 300 to 360 baht. "There is no money for it and Thailand has other priorities," Prime Minister Prayut said.
Bangkok Central Railway Station moves to Bang Sue
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will move the central station in Bangkok from Hua Lamphong to Bang Sue in 2019.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has used Article 44 to transfer 70 officials suspected of corruption to inactive posts.
48 beggars arrested in Bangkok
The Thai government finally seems to be tackling the beggar problem. This week, forty-eight beggars, including 30 Thai and 18 foreigners, were arrested in Bangkok.
'Dutch pensioners hit hardest by crisis'
Pensioners in Thailand regularly complain about their disposable income. Is that right? According to research, yes. During the crisis, pensioners suffered six times more than working people. In the period 2008-2013, the purchasing power of working people decreased by 1,1 percent, while pensioners had 6 percent less to spend.
DTAC is going to give away 650.000 3G and 4G SIM cards
Thai telecom provider DTAC plans to give away 650.000 3G and 4G SIM cards. With this remarkable campaign, the company hopes to increase the number of mobile data users from 54% to 60% by the end of the year.