Yearly Archives: 2011
EPAC ends diesel subsidy, to collect 33.55 satang/liter towards Oil Fund
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has cancelled the diesel subsidy and will instead collect 33.55 satang per...
BMA prepares for summer storms
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed related units to brace for summer thunderstorms during this period and...
No Cambodian workers abused since the border clashes
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 -Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labor, Mr. Prawit Kengpol has reported no labor abuse or...
Poll: People demand honesty in new premier
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – A recent Suan Dusit Poll indicates that people are longing for a prime minister who is honest and...
Surin Governor: 1.8 mn THB to be paid to border clash...
SURIN, 6 May 2011 – Surin Governor Serm Chainarong has revealed that a cash donation of over 1.8 million THB will be compensated...
TV soap opera to receive tighter rating/airtime
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – The Ministry of Culture will tighten control on the television soap opera rating system and stipulated time slots...
2 Thais win gold medals in 2011 World Taekwondo Competition
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – The Thai Taekwondo team led by coach Choi Young Seok has so far grabbed two golds and one...
National Rice and Farmers Day set for 5 Jun
BANGKOK, 6 May 2011 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is preparing to celebrate the National Rice and Farmers Day on 5...
Govt not complacent about Thai-Cambodian border situation
KHON KAEN, 6 May 2011 – Prime Minister’s Office Minister Ongart Klampaiboon has confirmed that the construction of bomb shelters will still be...
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Fabulous Pattaya 103 signs off FM and embraces the digital future
PATTAYA, Thailand - At the close of the year, a familiar sound on Thailand’s FM dial is fading into history. Fabulous Pattaya 103, widely...
When a new visa tangibly reduces Thai tax risk
A year opening lesson from a real expat case in Pattaya
The beginning of the year is often a moment of reflection for expatriates living...
Neujahrsreiseverkehr bringt Thailands Fernstraßen an ihre Belastungsgrenze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Zum Jahreswechsel herrscht auf Thailands Straßen und an den großen Verkehrsknotenpunkten Hochbetrieb. Der staatliche Busbetreiber des Landes rechnet am heutigen Tag...
Neujahrsansturm füllt Boote und Anlegestellen auf dem Weg nach Koh Larn
PATTAYA, Thailand – Bereits in den frühen Morgenstunden herrschte am Laem-Bali-Hai-Pier in Pattaya reger Betrieb, als zahlreiche thailändische und internationale Touristen zur Überfahrt nach...
British tourist arrested after assaulting ride-hailing driver near Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night assault near Pattaya’s Walking Street has once again raised concerns about aggressive behavior in the city’s busiest nightlife areas,...