When That Thu Lin’s father began to feel unwell, he knew the small clinics around their village in southeastern Myanmar’s Hpa-an district would not be able to provide adequate care. So for the second time in two weeks, they took him several hours north and just across the border into Thailand, to the Tha …
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Thai Lanna closed for month as owners travel to Thailand
The owners of Thai Lanna & Sushi Bar in Jackson Township announced on Facebook that the restaurant will be closed through Oct. 5. “In case you don’t already know, we will be closed this upcoming Sunday September 3rd through Thursday October 5th,” the post written by the owner said. “As me and a …
Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations blossom at ‘Thai Night 2023’
Settings National 2023-09-12 18:42 Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations blossom at ‘Thai Night 2023’ Thai Ambassador to Korea Witchu Vejjajiva gives a speech during the Thai Night 2023 event marking the 65th anniversary of Korea-Thailand diplomatic relations at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Kim Hyun-bin By Kim Hyun-bin The Royal Thai Embassy …
Severe thunderstorms warning issued for 41 Thai provinces: potential floods threaten residents
Photo by NOAA on Unsplash. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning for severe thunderstorms across 41 provinces today. Northern and northeastern regions are expected to be the hardest hit, with 80% of these areas expected to experience heavy rainfall. This downpour may lead to sudden flooding, posing danger to residents, particularly those …
THAILAND – CHRONICLE: Traveling and planning, mirages and Thai realities
Our friend Patrick Chesneau tackles in this column a subject that concerns all visitors: How to discover Thailand? Leaving unexpectedly? Meeting the challenges of the unknown? Attempt the “unexpected”? Permanent improvisation? Or, conversely, should we favor finicky preparation, a sort of overly meticulous planning? Leave nothing to chance? Anticipating everything down to the smallest detail? …