Bangkok Governor Pledges To Cut Songkran Road Deaths By Half, Curb Alcohol Drinking
National —
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt aimed to halve traffic-related deaths in the Bangkok area from 13 in 2022 to 6 people in 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFd977wIVgc&t=2s
Chadchart along with Bangkok officials from various departments yesterday discussed safety measures...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Foreigners arrested for Theft and More
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...
VIDEO: A look at a very special Kids Day Out in Pattaya for disadvantaged...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7pISCTcxCU
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Thailand Law Enforcement Warns Against April Fool’s Jokes Online
Bangkok, Thailand-
Thai law enforcement, specifically the Technology Crime Suppression Division, or TCSD, has warned the public that April Fool’s jokes on April First online could lead to stiff fines and many years in jail.
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Thai Tourism Eyes Potential Surge in Chinese Tourists Despite a Slow Start to Initial...
National –
Mr. Sittiwat Chewaratanaporn, President of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), stated that although there is an initial visa exemption, the booking of tours to Thailand did not increase further, due...
Seven people arrested during mandatory curfew time near Jomtien beach
Pattaya –
Seven people, composed of three foreigners and four Thai nationals, were arrested last night (July 29th) near Jomtien beach during the mandatory Covid-19 curfew time of 9:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M.
Here, first, is...
UPDATE: Bangkok Governor Inspects Collapsed Overpass Bridge, Says Construction Likely Flawed
Bangkok —
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected an overpass bridge that collapsed at dusk yesterday while under construction in Bangkok's Lat Krabang district. The cause of the catastrophic accident is still under investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c54Ta967J9A
First our previous...
Dozens of Pattaya Bolt drivers arrested for not having public transport driving licenses
Pattaya —
Pattaya Traffic Police collaborated with the Chonburi Department of Land Transport to arrest and fine dozens of Bolt drivers who did not have public transport driving licenses to pick up customers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q395pGHoxZU
The crackdown on...
Phuket’s Biggest Stories From the Past Week: Vegetarian Festival Street Processions, and More
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The following is our weekly feature in which we highlight the top local stories in our area of Phuket from the past week. The number of stories differs from...
UK Man Attacks Elderly Australian Tourist at Pattaya GoGo
Pattaya —
A heavily drunk and nearly naked British man attacked an elderly Australian tourist with a beer bottle at a Pattaya A-gogo. The 77-year-old victim suffered head injuries and was hospitalized.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIzSQ1C-eHI
The incident was reported...