The Pheu Thai Party believed it lost Sunday’s by-election in Pathum Thani to the Opposition Democrat Party because of last year’s catastrophic flood. Democrat Party MP candidate Kiatisak Songsaeng defeated Pheu Thai Party MP candidate Somchai Rangsiwattanasak in constituency 5, Pathum Thani Lam Luka district. Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit dismissed as...
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The Pheu Thai Party believed it lost Sunday’s by-election in Pathum Thani to the Opposition Democrat Party because of last year’s catastrophic flood. Democrat Party MP candidate Kiatisak Songsaeng defeated Pheu Thai Party MP candidate Somchai Rangsiwattanasak in constituency 5, Pathum Thani Lam Luka district. Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit dismissed as...
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More than 600 officials yesterday made a predawn surprise search at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison in their bid to stop this correctional facility from being a base for drug-trafficking gangs. Some inmates have reportedly paid over Bt350,000 to have an iPhone for use while behind bars there. The prison’s chief Narong...
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Centara Hotels & Resorts is now managing Koh Chang Tropicana Resort & Spa on Klong Praow Beach. The island property will undergo extensive renovations and upgrading while open to guests, and will be rebranded Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort in October. This Centara’s first property on Koh Chang. “We believe Koh Chang has...
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A shrine to the household god has been set up as the first step in launching the Cartoon Network’s Amazone Waterpark on 35 rai in Bang Saray. Scheduled to open next year, the Waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest, which includes a popular animated series and cartoon heroes such as...
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A shrine to the household god has been set up as the first step in launching the Cartoon Network’s Amazone Waterpark on 35 rai in Bang Saray. Scheduled to open next year, the Waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest, which includes a popular animated series and cartoon heroes such as...
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A shrine to the household god has been set up as the first step in launching the Cartoon Network’s Amazone Waterpark on 35 rai in Bang Saray. Scheduled to open next year, the Waterpark is a nod to the lush Amazon Rainforest, which includes a popular animated series and cartoon heroes such as...
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Princess Khendum Dorji Wangchuk (right), political advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bhutan, during her stay at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, seen here with Andre Brulhart (second from right), general manager of the resort, and management staff.
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Members of the sales and marketing team of Holiday Inn Pattaya visited the children at the Pattaya Orphanage where the group donated provisions for the youngsters and babies.
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Dignitaries including Khomsan Aekachai, Chonburi governor, at Chinese cemetery near Sattahip to dedicate merit to the 1,200 corpses with no known relatives. The ceremonies, ongoing in April and May, took place at Wat Yaangnasangwararaam as part of the cleaning process. About 100,000 people are expected to visit the temple during this time; their...
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An ambitious array of sports activities is set for next month under the banner Sports for Tourism. City Hall plans such events as parachuting, hand ball, volley ball, sailing, football, mountain climbing, horse riding and bicycling in a rolling programme throughout Chonburi province. Seen here are Ronakit Ekasingh, Pattaya deputy mayor, and Veerayuth...
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Rear Admiral Luechai Ruddit led a press team at Sattahip Bay demonstrating the latest anti-submarine floating bombs and depth-charges. The relatively inexpensive devices can destroy enemy submarines attempting to interfere with national sovereignty, the Navy officer said. At a trial demonstration, the bombs went off at exactly the right time and were declared...
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When Manop Muangkaew saw a thief snatch a necklace from the neck of 25-year-old Niyada Kannika then escape on a motorbike, Manop pursued the robber down Soi Bon Kai. He caught up with Pichate Jonsri, 30, and knocked over his motorbike. Police praised the 38-year-old good Samaritan. The thief was taken to Banglamung...
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Effective this month, Thai passport holders may have their documents screened by computer rather than by Immigration staff on entering or leaving the country at Suvarnabhumi airport. After a trial period, the procedure may be extended to include some foreigners. The Autochannel, as it is called, is expected to begin to address the...
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Reports of the death of the ill-fated Thai Elite Card seem premature as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking new government-assisted funding to extend its life. The scheme, an initiative of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra aimed at wealthy foreigners, runs out of cash next month unless underwriting is secured. Possible funding...
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Pattaya City Hall will press the government to raise foreign ownership limits on the city’s condominiums from 49 percent to 70 percent. According to Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, the move would be a great investment opportunity for the arrival of the ASEAN regional market to be introduced in 2015. Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome...
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Khomsan Aekachai, deputy provincial governor, presided over the Changing Behaviour Camp in an effort to help drug addicts overcome their habit through re-education. Some 50 individuals are enrolled in the programme, some on a voluntary basis and others by court order.
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Three men from the Democratic Republic of the Congo were arrested on a variety of financial and immigration charges after entering Thailand on fake Portuguese passports. Lieutenant General Panya Mamen, Chonburi Police chief, said the men were suspected of being involved in a 50-million baht money-laundering scheme. Using their bogus documents, the trio...
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When police raided a popular night spot on Second Road after 2 a.m., management tried to put them off saying that most customers had already left. However, when the lights were switched on police found about 200 men and women at the tables, including a group of customers who appeared to be underage....
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About 100 dogs and their owners were at Central Center Pattaya that afternoon for the 2012 Strong Dogs Show. Featured was an event in which an Asian shepherd dog and a Great Dane pulled a 1,500 kg car a short distance. The general theme was to illustrate how these faithful animals can be...
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‘Miracle Year of Amazing Thailand’ kicked off this weekend at Bangkok’s Impact Arena. The latest tourism promotion campaign by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expected to lure some 2.2 million foreigners this year alone, boosting the total number of visitors to more than 21 million. The new campaign will be aimed...
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On the heels of being ordered to suppress drugs and street crime, Pattaya Police arrested four drug suspects–three with illegal weapons–and a gang of drunken teenagers with two handguns. The stepped-up efforts were advocated by Chalerm Yoobamrung, deputy prime minister in charge of police matters, who told a Chonburi conference to instruct police...
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The driver of a white Mini Cooper apparently fled on foot after hitting a motorbike and killing its driver. The deceased, a Thai man, was pronounced dead at the scene on North Pattaya Road. Later, however, the Mini Cooper driver, 26-year-old Warayuth Husahuang, turned up at the police station. He said he had...
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The driver of a white Mini Cooper apparently fled on foot after hitting a motorbike and killing its driver. The deceased, a Thai man, was pronounced dead at the scene on North Pattaya Road. Later, however, the Mini Cooper driver, 26-year-old Warayuth Husahuang, turned up at the police station. He said he had...
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Responding finally to public complaints concerning homeless and mentally ill wandering the streets, Pattaya City Hall summoned a meeting of social development, hospital and immigration officials to examine the growing problem. Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh pointed out that Thailand does not specifically outlaw homeless nationals except those under 18 or certifiably mentally ill....
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Responding finally to public complaints concerning homeless and mentally ill wandering the streets, Pattaya City Hall summoned a meeting of social development, hospital and immigration officials to examine the growing problem. Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh pointed out that Thailand does not specifically outlaw homeless nationals except those under 18 or certifiably mentally ill....
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Actress Pokchat Thiamchai (Jib) was at Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa for a Women’s Health photo shoot. Jib is seen here with David Totiemsri, resort business development manager.
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Actress Pokchat Thiamchai (Jib) was at Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa for a Women’s Health photo shoot. Jib is seen here with David Totiemsri, resort business development manager.
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Amari Orchid Pattaya played its role in saving the world once again, turning out the lights and reducing all electric usage to a minimum for Earth Hour last evening (March 31). The entire staff as well as hotel guests cut power between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m., conserving an estimated 1,546 units of electricity....
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