Philippines sends ships to reef after China ‘harassment’
[Bangkok Post] - 12/2/2024
The Philippines said a Chinese Navy chopper harassed Filipino fishing boats at a disputed South China Sea reef, showing lingering tensions in the key waterway.
In Thai newspapers
US dollar on track for best year since 2015
The US dollar is headed for its best year in almost a decade as US economic strength reins in expectations for (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024
Pattaya Police and American YouTuber unite to promote road safety with helmet campaign
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City Police Station on Beach Road became the centre of a road safety campaign on (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 28/12/2024
Pattaya entertainment operators support one-year extension of reduced excise tax for nightlife venues
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya entertainment operators have expressed their support for the government’s decision to (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 28/12/2024
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan supplying illicit narcotics to partying foreign tourists
International drug ring smashed on Ko Phangan as police uncover ฿71M money laundering scheme linked to music (…)
[Thai Examiner] - 28/12/2024
Is Pattaya a Good Place to Celebrate New Year?
PATTAYA, Thailand – Absolutely! Pattaya is one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations in Thailand to ring in (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 28/12/2024
Bhumjaithai cleared of receiving illegal donations
The Election Commission has dismissed four petitions seeking the dissolution of the Bhumjaithai Party, citing a lack (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024
Turkish pro-Kurd party to meet ‘terrorist’
ISTANBUL - A delegation from Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish DEM party is due on Saturday to visit jailed PKK (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024
Afghan Taliban target sites inside Pakistan
KABUL - Afghan Taliban forces targeted “several points” in neighbouring Pakistan, (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024
52 killed on Thai roads on first ‘dangerous day’
Fifty-two people were killed and 318 injured in road accidents across Thailand on Friday, the first of the (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024
A Christmas Program with Hand to Hand Foundation at the Pattaya City Expats Club
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) meeting on 18 December 2024 featured performances by the (…)
[Pattaya Mail] - 28/12/2024
Regional shares rise in thin year-end trading
RECAP: Asian stocks nudged higher on Friday while the dollar was firm, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows (…)
[Bangkok Post] - 28/12/2024