Tourist depressed at condition of Lopburi zoo
A THAI tourist who visited Lopburi zoo wrote about the pitiful condition of the animals in the current excruciating heat having noticed that there was no water in some cages but the zoo management headed off the criticism by saying the animals are being regularly given water with there being taps in the cages […]
Read MoreChinese tourists flocking to Pattaya’s new Songkran attraction
CHINESE tourists are flocking to Pattaya with some coming by chartered flights to enjoy Songkran festival at the newly-opened Pattaya Water Space park, Naewna newspaper said this morning (Apr. 12). This new tourist attraction encompassing 114-rai of land is holding the “Maha Songkran Water Park” festival for around 3,000 guests per night. However the […]
Read MorePole dancers eyeing Games participation, but soul of sport at risk
By Reuters and published by CNA Paris – With breaking making its first Olympic appearance at the Paris Games later this year, pole dancers feel it could soon be their turn to be in the limelight, although it could come at the cost of losing the spirit of the discipline. Pole dancing was recognised […]
Read MoreWWII tunnels not a new find, says author
THE AUTHOR of a book entitled “At War With My Father” disputes that the mysterious tunnel which residents of Kanchanaburi’s Sangkhla Buri district said over the weekend they discovered, believed to have been built by Allied prisoners of war and forced labourers during World War II, is a new find as it had been […]
Read MoreApril Fools’ Day story: Woman makes a fool of herself for nothing
By Thai Newsroom Reporters AN ORDINARY ISAAN woman named Valissa works from dawn till dark at night at a roadside restaurant in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima. Little did she know about a fine for telling the police a lie about the money which she has literally earned. The 30-year-old woman from Amnart […]
Read MoreBig demand for used air-conditioners in Khon Kaen as mercury soars
WITH THE temperature reaching 40 degrees Celsius in northeastern Khon Kaen city today (Apr. 1) the sweltering heat led to people rushing to buy used air-conditioners with there also being long queues for cleaning service, TV Channel 7 said. An air-conditioning technician at Thanakorn Air Khon Kaen shop in Nai Mueang subdistrict, Mueang district, […]
Read MoreSongkran bargain airfares a big hit
A LIMITED number of air tickets being offered at 20% discount by six airlines flying domestic routes to people travelling during Songkran festival has drawn a lot of buyers with 60% sold out, Matichon newspaper said today (Mar. 31). Sarun Benjanirat, deputy director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), said a total […]
Read MoreMysterious tunnel found in Kanchanaburi, likely built during WWII
RESIDENTS of Kanachanaburi’s Sangkhla Buri district have discovered a mysterious tunnel that appears to have been built as a bomb shelter during World War II, Naewna newspaper said today (Mar. 31). Mr. Manchai Watthanakaran and Mr. Sarawut Saisangsiriphong, residents of this district, took reporters to have a look at the tunnel believed to have […]
Read MoreThailand moves closer to legalising same-sex unions as House passes landmark bill
By Reuters and published by CNA THE HOUSE OF Representatives today (Mar. 27) passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third territory in Asia to legalise same-sex unions. The bill now requires approval from the Senate and endorsement from His […]
Read MoreSky Doctor flies ailing German tourist from Koh Samui to Trang
THE SKY DOCTOR service flew a German tourist who had suffered a stroke on Koh Samui to Trang Hospital and saved his life, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Mar. 15). At 11.15 a.m. yesterday National Institute of Emergency Medicine (NIEM) was asked by the Nerendthorn Centre on Koh Samui to send an aircraft […]
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