Yearly Archives: 2013
Tourism agency postpones Loy Krathong as Thais mourn death of Supreme...
BANGKOK, Oct 28 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will postpone the public celebrations and associated events of the annual Loy Krathong festival,...
Disaster Act imposed to control rubber grower protest
PRACHUAB KHIRI KHAN, Oct 27 - Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Act has been imposed in this seaside province to maintain law and order...
Southern rubber growers block road, urging talks with government
PRACHUAB KHIRI KHAN, Oct 26 - Rubbers growers from 16 southern provinces blocked road in this seaside province, demanding talk with government to solve...
Security beefed up at PM’s home for anti-government rally
BANGKOK, Oct 27- Security has been tightened at the home of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today as protesters from the Thai Patriots Network announced...
Samut Sakhon to become main tourist attraction after Bryde’s whales spotted
Samut Sakhon, 27 Samut Sakhon Oct 2013 The government is keen on making Samut Sakhon Province a main tourist attraction after Bryde's whales have...
Thailand’s exports down 7% in September
Thailand’s exports in September declined by 7.09 per cent while exports for the entire year should grow by 4 per cent, according to the...
Crown Prince leads royal Kathin ceremony
BANGKOK, 28 October 2013 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday afternoon deputized for His Majesty the King at the ceremony of presenting...
Betong on high alert for Tak Bai incident anniversary
BANGKOK, 25 October 2013 Betong district has tightened up security measures in the area ahead of the 9th anniversary of Tak Bai incident. ...
47 provinces in total affected by flood this year
BANGKOK, 25 October 2013 A total of 47 provinces have been affected by flooding during the monsoon season, said the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation...
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Chinese suspects nabbed within hours after armed gold shop robbery in Korat
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – Thai police on Tuesday interrogated two Chinese suspects captured less than eight hours after a brazen daylight gold robbery in...
Thailand plans tiered power tariff cut slashing household bills by up to 40%
BANGKOK, Thailand – Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has confirmed a new electricity tariff structure expected to lower household power bills by about 30 to...
Thailand pushes ASEAN energy cooperation as Middle East tensions threaten supply stability
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government has made clear its commitment to enhancing energy cooperation within ASEAN as the region responds to disruptions linked...
Suvarnabhumi Airport set for water system overhaul in Thailand agreement
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) and Airports of Thailand (AOT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to upgrade the water supply...
Thailand warns PM2.5 pollution may harm skin and accelerate aging
BANGKOK, Thailand – Health officials are urging the public to limit exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, warning that it can damage the...