Yearly Archives: 2011
Kittirat: Oil Fund collection can be cut immediately
BANGKOK, 13 August 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong has confirmed that the policy to reduce the amount...
July Consumer Confidence Index hits record high in 64 months: UTCC
BANGKOK, Aug 11 – Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in July rose to 84.1 from 81.7 in the previous month, marking the third...
Flooding in Ayutthaya could worsen as more rains are expected next...
AYUTTHAYA, 13 August 2011 -It has been speculated that if the water levels in Bhumibol and Sirikit dams will exceed their capacity, and...
Three inmates hospitalised after Naratihiwat prison riot
NARATHIWAT, Aug 12 -- Three inmates injured in Thursday's Narathiwat prison riot were sent to Naradhiwasrajnagarindra Hospital for treatment, as the standoff between...
PM inspects flood situation in northern provinces
BANGKOK, Aug 13 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday left Bangkok for the northern province of Sukhothai to inspect the flood situation,...
No reissuance of diplomatic passport to Thaksin: FM
BANGKOK, Aug 13 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towijakchaikul on Saturday reaffirmed the foreign ministry has not considered the reissue of a diplomatic...
Cambodia urges Thailand to hold border talks
BANGKOK, Aug 11 - Thai Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa on Thursday said Thailand has agreed to convene a meeting of the General Border...
Mass candle-lighting ceremony marks HM the Queen’s birthday
BANGKOK, Aug 12 – Thai people from all walks of life across the country joined a mass candle-lighting ceremony Friday evening to mark...
Thais nationwide celebrate Queen’s birthday
BANGKOK, Aug 12 – Millions of Thai people throughout the country on Friday offered alms to Buddhist monks and joined with several public...
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Thailand reviewing U.S. invitation to join proposed Board of Peace on Gaza
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement regarding the invitation from the President of the United States to establish...
Thai Ombudsman calls for systemic action as cybercrime losses top 71 billion baht
BANGKOK, Thailand – Ombudsman Chair Songsak Saicheua has proposed systemic policy recommendations and reaffirmed the Office of the Ombudsman’s role as a central coordinator...
Thailand to test nationwide Cell Broadcast emergency alert system on January 20
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) will conduct a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast emergency alert system on...
SRT pledges full support after crane collapse on passenger train leaves 30 dead
BANGKOK, Thailand – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) extends its deepest condolences after a construction crane from the high-speed rail project collapsed onto...
Thailand steps up monitoring after rare bowmouth guitarfish sighting in Trang
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has instructed the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources...