Yearly Archives: 2013
Egyptian protests to slightly affect Thailand’s tourism industry
BANGKOK, 20 August 2013 The Tourism and Sports Minister says the current protests in Egypt may have a slight impact on the tourism...
Egg price rises as Chinese Ghost Festival approaching
BANGKOK, 20 August 2013 Farmers have called on consumers to understand their need to increase the prices of eggs, citing the rising demand during...
NESDB cuts GDP growth forecast to 3.8-4.3%
BANGKOK, 19 August 2013 The National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has revised its 2013 GDP growth forecast down to 3.8-4.3% from...
Violence in Egypt unlikely to pose threats to Thai exports
BANGKOK, 19 August 2013 The Ministry of Commerce confirms the political turmoil in Egypt will not affect Thai exports much although the overall export...
Traders not keen to bid in govt rice auctions
BANGKOK, Aug 20 – The Commerce Ministry called for bids on three batches of rice in the past week but rice traders were less...
THAI Smile takes over some Thai Airways’ flights
BANGKOK, Aug 20 – Thai Airways International (THAI) will hand over operations on the Bangkok-Colombo route to its sister company, THAI Smile, starting today....
Thailand’s 2013 GDP lowered to 3.8-4.3%
BANGKOK, Aug 19 – The Thai economy rose only 2.8 per cent in the second quarter of this year from a year earlier, a...
14th World Gourmet Festival to be held September 2-8, 2013
Welcoming chefs, winemakers and food experts from around the globe for a celebration of great cuisine and wine Bangkok – August 20, 2013: In...
Commerce Ministry to merge 3 low-cost retail chains
Three retail outlets selling inexpensively-priced goods, and operated separately by the Commerce Ministry, will be merged into a single entity, according to Deputy Commerce...
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Koh Larn fever grips Pattaya as holiday traffic chokes the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Koh Larn saw a surge of visitors during the Labor Day long weekend, as both Thai and international tourists flocked to...
Koh Si Chang busy over long weekend as ferries run full from Sri Racha
SRI RACHA, Thailand – A rush of holiday travelers has brought a lively atmosphere to Koh Loy Pier, as both Thai and international tourists...
Expressway toll fees waived on May 4 for Coronation Day holiday
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has announced a full toll exemption on three expressway routes on Monday, in observance of...
Thaksin Shinawatra will not serve as adviser after parole, says Pheu Thai leader
PATTAYA, Thailand – Julapun Amornvivat, leader of the Pheu Thai Party, has confirmed that Thaksin Shinawatra will not take up any official advisory role...
Armed rider disguised gunman raids gold shop in Samut Sakhon as police launch manhunt
SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand – Police have launched an urgent manhunt after a lone gunman disguised as a delivery rider stormed a gold shop inside...