Pattaya Mail
Ex-commerce minister, 16 accomplices facing rice fraud charges
BANGKOK, Jan 16 - Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) unanimously agreed today to press charges against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, his deputy Poom...
Four suspects in Abhisit home bomb attack in police custody
BANGKOK, Jan 16 -- Four persons allegedly involved in Tuesday's late night bomb attack on Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's Sukhumvit residence are now...
Phetchabun farmers block road to demand rice mortgage payment
PHETCHABUN, 17 January 2014 Around 300 farmers in Phetchabun on Thursday blocked traffic on Suksacharoen Rd. in Phetchabun City Municipality to demand payment for...
Construction of Ranong’s new pier expected to finish this year
RANONG, 17 January 2014 Ranong Governor Choetsak Champathet on Thursday led an inspection of the province's new fishing pier in Mueang Ranong district to...
Farmers in Ubon Ratchathani demand rice pledging money
UBON RATCHATHANI, 16 January 2014 Farmers from various districts in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani have furiously demanded that the government pay them...
Private sector urges PM for pre-election reform
BANGKOK, 16 January 2014 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra asserted during the reform forum that she was willing to listen to opinions from all sides...
Special Report: Govt opts to use state enterprises’ fund to pay...
The government is set to borrow money from state enterprises to fund payments to unpaid farmers under the rice-pledging scheme after its bid to...
Thailand among world’s top 10 producers of automobiles
BANGKOK, 17 January 2014 In 2013, Thailand managed to produce 2.45 million automobiles, the most it had done so in 52 years - putting...
Farmers demand rice payment on Monday
BANGKOK, Jan 17 – Farmers in a number of provinces are up in arms against the government for failing to pay for the rice...
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Thailand reviews property measures to elevate foreign investor confidence
PATTAYA, Thailand - In the context of long-term economic recovery and stimulus, the government has placed significant importance on using the real estate sector...
Pattaya fights to reclaim pavements from vehicles invading pedestrian space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against vehicles parked on pavements along Pattaya Second Road, issuing arrest records and referring...
Pattaya reviews beach parking after rental operators complain of space shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have received complaints from rental vehicle operators over a lack of parking spaces near Pattaya Beach and are...
Bangsaen Beach draws day-trippers with clear waters, shady spots and fresh seafood
CHONBURI, Thailand – Bangsaen Beach attracted crowds of visitors on October 15, with clear seawater and a lively beachfront creating an inviting scene for...
Pattaya awaits cooler weather to lift hopes for year-end tourism
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism operators in Pattaya are hoping cooler weather will encourage more visitors during the year-end high season, with businesses closely watching...