Yearly Archives: 2011
FTI: Jul TISI drops to 105.2
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011– The Thai Industrial Sentiment Index (TISI) for 1,104 enterprises in 40 industrial groups dwindled to 105.2 points in July...
BoT against using reserves for oil investment
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is against the idea of the government to use international reserves in order...
Singapore’s Cedar Holdings sells part of its Shin Corp stake
BANGKOK, Aug 18 – Singapore's Cedar Holdings has sold 253.5 million shares or about 7.9 per cent of its Shin Corp shares, the...
Thailand’s industrial confidence index drops in July
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - Thailand's industrial confidence index in July fell from 107.4 to 105.2 in the previous month as a result of...
Thailand’s auto sales and production robust in July
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - Thailand's auto sales in July totaled 72,902 units, an increase of 3.76 per cent from the previous month and...
Transport Minister to follow up with problems in Airport Link system
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – Transport Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat is scheduled to inspect the operation of the Airport Rail Link...
Thailand ready to host 4th APEC Youth Science Festival
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011– Thailand is gearing up to host the 4th APEC Youth Science Festival during 20-26 August in honor of His...
Defense minister, army chief visiting restive south
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – Defense Minister General Yuthasak Sasiprapa and Army Chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha are scheduled to visit the southern provinces...
Defense Min: Thai-Cambodian RBC Meeting set for 23-25 Aug
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – The Defense Ministry is prepared to attend the Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting during 23-25 August as...
Latest Stories
Man injured by venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, rushed to hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man was injured after being pierced by a venomous fish spine on Jomtien Beach, prompting an emergency response late Saturday...
Beach isn’t a campsite as Pattaya moves to curb overnight tents on the sand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have reminded visitors that camping is not permitted on public beaches after discovering tourists setting up tents and...
Pattaya isn’t empty, it’s different and the strong baht didn’t kill it
PATTAYA, Thailand – “It’s not the women or their smiles anymore — it’s the exchange rate that decides whether I stay or go.”
That line...
Rare green seaweed phenomenon draws crowds to Bali Hai Cape in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A rare natural phenomenon has captivated tourists and locals at Bali Hai Cape, where bright green seaweed has covered seaside rocks...
A gentle Sunday in Pattaya as cool breezes replace the heat
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports generally mild weather conditions for Pattaya and the eastern region, with cooler mornings and a chance of...