Thailand & Pattaya LATEST NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (9 December 2022)

Thailand & Pattaya LATEST NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (9 December 2022)

Thailand & Pattaya LATEST NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (9 December 2022) A frustrated Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand’s broadcast and communications regulator, has voted unanimously to demand full refund of the 600 million baht allocated to the Thai sports authority for the purchase of FIFA world cup rights, with the provision that it be shared for free with all Thais. Following the month-long debacle that has seen […]

December 9, 2022 10

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PATTAYA & THAILAND HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (2 December 2022)

PATTAYA & THAILAND HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (2 December 2022) The much promoted POINTS system for drivers in Thailand will officially go into effect as of January 9th according to the dept of land transport. Unlike other countries where points are accrued here. Annually, each driver is allocated 12 points and then will see points deducted as a result of infringements of the road traffic act. Motoring offences are […]

December 2, 2022 9

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Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (29 November 2022)

Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (29 November 2022) An administrative court complaint has been filed against the Thai sports authority and the broadcasting commission following a previous court decision that True has exclusive rights to about half of the world cup games broadcast here, as it covered just 25% of the total cost. Citing the fact the the majority of funds came from the public purse, the […]

November 29, 2022 10

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Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (28 November 2022)

Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (28 November 2022) Ahead of a hearing next week, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday rejected a proposal for entertainment zones to be allowed to open through to 4AM, LEGALLY. Proposed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the application would have covered certain areas within certain tourist cities only, but, according to the committee, they refused approval based on society, […]

November 28, 2022 5

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Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (24 November 2022)

Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (24 November 2022) From King Chulalongkorn hospital, a press report indicated that HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been successfully treated for cardiac issues that saw her taken there at the start of the week. The Royal Household Bureau confirmed the same, explaining that she underwent RFA treatment which is a minimally invasive technique without any complications. In the South of Thailand, […]

November 24, 2022 4

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Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (23 November 2022)

Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (23 November 2022) In the Southern Thai region of NARATHIWAT, an incendiary device exploded at an apartment complex used for housing of local police, killing at least one and injuring a further 3 dozen. The 1PM explosion rocked the area after a man, dressed in a police style outfit parked a pickup truck in the compound, fleeing before it exploded. The injured […]

November 23, 2022 5

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Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (21 November 2022)

Pattaya & Thailand HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (21 November 2022) Just over 3 and a half months after a fire at a Sattahip pub club saw 26 people die as a result of shoddy building and a lack of available fire exits, reports from Chonburi police indicate that the very same owner, who has yet to adequately compensate victims, rebuilt. Renamed as Never land, an open air bar is […]

November 21, 2022 5

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Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (18 November 2022)

Thailand & Pattaya HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (18 November 2022) Despite warnings NOT to protect during the Apec conference in the capital, several small groups tried to make their presence known yesterday. Riot police halted a small demo outside Terminal 21 in Bangkok, just 100 people, and smaller ones of a few dozen each popped up and then disappeared during the day. Protesters who raced to the victory monument […]

November 18, 2022 8

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Pattaya & Thailand’s HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (16 November 2022)

Pattaya & Thailand's HEADLINE NEWS from Fabulous 103fm (16 November 2022) As signage set up to welcome APEC participants in the capital was replaced yesterday due to two spelling mistakes, the capital braces for the summit itself. Impressive nighttime shows and displays are promised for all over the coming days, including fireworks as, behind the scenes, world leaders debate. Several roads and even MRT stations have been closed to the […]

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