Raft resorts in Rayong face demolition orders

RAYONG, Nov 13 (TNA) – Thirteen raft resorts in Rayong, encroaching upon the sea face demolition orders and legal action will be taken against the owners. The resorts were illegally built behind offshore wave breakers, one kilometer from the coast off Baan Pae. They were found to release wastewater into the sea, causing ecological damage. […]

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Hua Hin struck by severe flooding

Heavy downpours hit southern parts of the country on Friday, triggering flash floods in the tourist district of Hua Hin and other provinces, while Bangkokians have been warned to brace for another round of soaking on Saturday. Hua Hin, in Prachuap Khiri Khan, was among the areas where floods were reported yesterday. Other areas to […]

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Fire guts Samui hotel

SURAT THANI: Fire ripped through a stylish teak wood hotel at Big Buddha beach on Koh Samui late on Thursday night, with damage estimated at 3 million baht. The blaze at the Erawan Villa & Hotel on the Bangrak-Ban Plailaem Road in tambon Bophut began around 9.55pm, according to Bophut police. Full story: Bangkok Post […]

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Measles continue to spread in Pattani

Health officials in the three southernmost provinces are still unable to contain the spread of measles especially in Pattani province where an average of 10-15 new cases are being reported each day with five fatalities so far. The accumulated number of measles cases in Pattani has jumped to more than 600 with about 60 of […]

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