Tag: China
PM Yingluck pledges support to Thai sport development
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The Prime Minister has pledged full support to improve Thailand’s sports and athletes. Prime...
Airbags for the rear?
The Mercedes S-Class limousines are scheduled to have inflatable rear-seat ‘beltbags’ in the 2013 models. Mercedes has confirmed it will put its innovative...
Transport Ministry says construction of new pier in Trad should proceed
BANGKOK, 6 August 2012 -Deputy Transport Minister Pol Lt-Gen Chat Kuldilok said the construction of the multi-purpose port in Trad province should carry...
Phuket: Door to Thailand
Phuket has quietly positioned itself as an alternative gateway to Bangkok and the long-term strategy is beginning to pay off. ...
Thai students win 10 medals from mathematics olympiad
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 – Thai students have once again put Thailand on the map, bagging 10 medals from the Southeast Mathematics Olympiad...
Thailand sees potential as regional hub with future hi-speed train
BANGKOK, July 31 - Thailand has the potential to be South East Asia's most important economic hub when its future high-speed train is...
DDPM issues weather warnings for next few days
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents living near shorelines and in flood-prone areas...
Finance Ministry confident Thai economy will grow despite risks
BANGKOK, 30 July 2012 -Ms. Kulaya Tantitemit, Senior Expert on Macroeconomic Policy, Bureau of Macroeconomic Policy, Fiscal Policy Office, the Ministry of Finance...
Thai badminton doubles win, while boxer eliminated in Olympic Games
As the Olympics Games in London is in full swing, let's take a quick look at the results of Thai athletes from Sunday...
R3 Road helps increase fruit export to China
Bangkok, July 25 2012 – Thai fruit export to China has increased drastically, thanks to the R3 Road. Therefore, Ministry of Agriculture and...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...