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Thailand moves ahead with ambitious mega-infrastructure project
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong stood firm Wednesday that the government will go ahead with an ambitious plan of mega-infrastructure...
Thailand, Iran agree to expand trade
TEHRAN, Aug 29 -- Thailand and Iran mutually agreed to foster bilateral trade with a barter trade deal which could be carried out...
Thailand’s July exports continue to drop
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – Thailand's deputy commerce minister said the country's exports in July continued dropping by 4.46 per cent year-on-year, about US$19.5...
Thailand’s DTAC mobile phone network down twice Tuesday
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – DTAC, Thailand’s second largest mobile operator, was bombarded with complaints Tuesday when its network was down – its second...
Persimmons Galore: Chiang Mai’s tourist appeal in rainy season
At Khun Klang Village on Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest mounting in Chiang Mai province, lays an orchard full of yellow and orange persimmons,...
Soldiers say they fired blanks at Red Shirt protesters
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Two Thai army sergeants providing surveillance testified to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Wednesday that they fired...
Thailand aims for nanotech excellence
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Thailand's Ministry of Science and Technology has allocated an initial budget of Bt300 million to push the country to...
Bangkok’s water flow to be tested early next month
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi told the capital's residents Wednesday to remain calm when government technicians test the...
Ex-PM Thaksin, Suriya off the hook in CTX9000 scam
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) voted unanimously to clear former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and then transport minister Suriya Juengrungruangkit from...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...