Two Malaysians, one Thai arrested in Rayong drug bust; 30 kg of methamphetamine also known as ‘ice’ with street value of Bt60 million seized. Read more: MCOT
Rayong residents and tourism businesses to Koh Samet island may be hurting from the abrupt November 1 closing of the Koh Samet port bridge for safety reasons. Construction of a replacement bridge was stalled because the builders lacked required permits. By Pattaya Daily News
In a follow-up to the arrests of two school janitors for drug dealing, police arrested three more suspects involved in the drug network. Police seized drugs and a pistol in a raid of a Rayong apartment. The police commander condemned the suspects for selling drugs to teens and children. Read more: Pattayadailynews.com
BANGKOK, Oct 4 – Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat affirmed today that Thailand is willing to permit the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use U-tapao military airport in Rayong as a springboard for climate studies. He said an agreement on the studies, which will last three months, will be disclosed to the public, […]
Flash flooding allowed crocodiles to escape from a Rayong crocodile farm and wander around, spooking residents. The owner claimed the escaped reptiles were mostly smaller offspring of adults. But residents later captured a 1.5 meter long crocodile in a brook, so they suspect him of lying. Read more: Pattayadailynews.com
BANGKOK, 27 September 2012 (NNT) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Navy and the civil sector, under which they will cooperate in constructing artificial reefs from decommissioned battleships. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Preecha Rengsomboonsuk presided over the signing ceremony of the MoU aimed […]
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, 21 September 2012 (NNT) – The PTT Public Company Limited has opened a prototype EV charging station for electric vehicles at Wang Noi District, Ayutthaya Province. Rattanawalee In-ochanont of the PTT Research and Technology Institute presided over the opening ceremony of the new charging station. According to her, electric vehicles are […]
An Off-Duty Police Officer was shot and killed as he attended an armed robbery call in Baan Chang, Rayong on Tuesday. The incident occurred at the Jong Ta Worn Gold Shop inside the Baan Chang Market in the afternoon while Police Senior Sergeant Major Wiwat aged 47 was off-duty. He had just returned home from […]
