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Thai meeting and conventions industry growing despite world economic crisis

BANGKOK, June 21 – Thailand’s MICE industry-- which includes meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, continues to grow, in contrast to the economic crises...

Hanoi tops list of cheapest tourist cities

Hanoi, June 18 (VNA) – Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has topped the list of cheapest global tourist destinations in 2012 summertime, according...

Vietnam triumphs at ASEAN chess tournament

Thua Thien- Hue , June 19 (VNA) – Vietnam won a total of 121 medals at the 13 th ASEAN Open Chess Tournament that...

Beach volleyball world tour moves to Bang Saen

Thailand’s annual beach volleyball world tour tournament is moving to a new home in 2012.  The tournament which was staged on Karon beach, Phuket...

PM chairs ESCAP meeting

BANGKOK, 22 May 2012- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday presided over the opening of the 68th annual Commission Session of ESCAP at the...

BoT: Asian investors continue to invest in Thailand

BANGKOK, 19 May 2012 – The Thai central bank has affirmed that investment from within Asia still continues flowing into the country.  ...

Audi copy Porsche in Asia

The very successful Porsche Asia Cup series has been joined by Audi with there “me too” series in Asia.  One of the top drivers...

Culture Ministry insists Ayutthaya ruins to remain world heritage

BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 – Culture Minister Sukumol Khunploem has played down a report about the Ayutthaya ruins topping the list of the...

Industry Ministry confident no chemical contamination around Map Ta Phut

RAYONG, 6 May 2012  – The Industry Ministry is confident that the fire incident in Map Ta Phut has left no trace of...

2012 Top of the Gulf Regatta looks to re-set the record...

The annual Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place for the eighth time this year off Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach, 4th to...

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Pattaya Retirees: Lucas Vanlaar

“Between a rock and a hard place” PATTAYA, Thailand - At 76, Australian retiree Luke Vanlaar (born in Holland) has been settled in Jomtien just...

Stranded dolphin prompts urgent rescue efforts off Sattahip coast

SATTAHIP, Thailand - A sea rescue team mobilized to investigate the waters near Koh Phra Island, adjacent to the pier of the Sattahip Naval...

Mystical Naga tree bestows fortune on east Pattaya devotees

PATTAYA, Thailand - In a quiet corner of Soi Khao Talo, Tum Yum Work Shop Restaurant has become an unexpected attraction after the discovery...

Durian prices surge amidst high demand from Chinese market

PATTAYA, Thailand - Durian lovers in Thailand face disappointment as the price of the “king of fruits” skyrockets this year, driven by fierce competition...

International students lauded at ASEAN Education Center graduation ceremony in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand - The HHN Learning Center, in collaboration with the ASEAN Education Center, held its annual graduation ceremony for the academic year 2023...