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Finance Minister admits talks underway for raising alcohol tax
BANGKOK, 29 August 2013 Finance Minister Kittirat Na Ranong has admitted there has been discussion among the Cabinet members on the raising of taxes...
Govt continues oil subsidy as Syrian war escalates
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – The Thai government will spend Bt7 billion from the Oil Fund to peg gasoline and diesel prices in light of...
Eco-car manufacturers offered attractive investment privileges
BANGKOK, Aug 29 Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) has approved promotional privileges to produce the country's second batch of eco-cars with a minimum investment...
BoT assures capital outflows, falling baht manageable
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) gave assurances today that Thailand's substantial international reserves can cushion the country in dealing with...
Govt rejects rubber price increase
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said today that government intervention to shore up rubber prices, as demanded by Thailand’s...
Redemptorist Vocational School marks 10th anniversary of ‘Father Ray’s’ passing
Pattaya’s Redemptorist Vocational School marked the 10th anniversary of the death of founder “Father Ray” Brennan with a blood drive, festival and awards. ...
A nine-finger discount
Does you accountant have nine fingers? If so, get another one! However, losing a finger is a messy, painful experience, and usually associated with...
Rubber growers to stage mass rally on Sept 3
Rubber growers nationwide plan to stage a mass rally to protest against the continued falling prices of rubber and urge the government to implement...
How to encourage your kids to spend wisely
When it came to education, reading and writing was probably one of our parents’ first main priorities. With the advent of laptops, tablets and...
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Two big nights at Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar: Halloween Party on 31 October and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mao and Ning, the team behind Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar & Restaurant near Mabprachan Lake, invite everyone to two evenings of...
American tourist found dead in Phuket hotel room, cause under investigation
PHUKET, Thailand – A 35-year-old American tourist was found dead in his hotel room in Patong on October 4, with police investigating the cause...
Health experts oppose plan to end 2% alcohol and tobacco tax for Thai health...
BANGKOK, Thailand – Health advocates and an economic expert have opposed a proposed amendment that would end the additional 2% alcohol and tobacco tax...
Amata industrial estate floodwater recedes, Chonburi accelerates drainage work
CHONBURI, Thailand – Floodwater at Amata Industrial Estate and surrounding areas of Phan Thong and Phanat Nikhom districts has begun to recede, with roads...
Pattaya beachgoers enjoy dry Sunday before rain returns Monday
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists enjoyed a relatively dry Sunday along Pattaya Beach on October 4, taking advantage of a break from the recent wet...