Yearly Archives: 2013
‘Prayuth’ to return to Royal Thai Army HQ
BANGKOK, 17 December 2013 Army Chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha is returning to the Royal Thai Army Headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Avenue as protest tensions have...
UTCC revises down growth target to 3 percent
BANGKOK, 17 December 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has revised down its forecast of Thailand’s gross domestic product growth...
TDRI proposes disposal of rotten pledged rice
BANGKOK, 17 December 2013 The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has proposed that a new government issue a law requiring warehouse owners to...
Samut Songkhram playing host to Mackerel Festival 2013
BANGKOK, 17 December 2013 Samut Songkhram Province is playing host to its annual Mackerel Festival 2013. This year’s event, held for the 16th...
Japan gives nods to Thai frozen chicken
BANGKOK, 17 Dec 2013, The Department of Livestock has revealed that Japan has approved Thai frozen chicken exports, expecting shipping to begin next month....
Energy Ministry to redo PDP 2014
BANGKOK, 17 Dec 2013, The Energy Ministry will have to draw up another Power Development Plan (PDP) as a consequence of the House dissolution. ...
Cold snap looms in north, northeastern Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 17 - Hundreds of thousands of residents of northern and northeastern Thailand are suffering from the current cold snap, with many areas...
Bt4 billion allocated for snap election
BANGKOK, Dec 17 – Thailand's caretaker government today approved a budget of nearly Bt4 billion for the Feb 2 general election. ...
Protest leaders demand poll agency postpone election
BANGKOK, Dec 17 - Protest leaders met with the Election Commission (EC) today demanding that the general election scheduled for Feb 2 be postponed....
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Thailand slashes ‘hidden costs’ from fuel pricing in urgent push to cut pump prices...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A government committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas has mandated a recalculation of refinery and marketing margins to lower...
Who says Pattaya bars are only for men as a more diverse nightlife scene...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s bar scene continues to evolve beyond old stereotypes, with many venues now catering to a broader mix of visitors and...
Russian tourists blend into Pattaya lifestyle, embracing local markets, food and daily living
PATTAYA, Thailand – Russian tourists continue to be among the most visible international visitors in Pattaya, with many not only vacationing in the city...
Pattaya quietly evolves into a retirement-friendly city as ageing foreigners settle long-term
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is increasingly developing a reputation as a long-stay destination for retired foreigners, with many choosing to remain in the city...
US veterans lead skills-sharing activities for children at Huai Yai welfare home in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of American veterans carried out a community outreach initiative to support vulnerable children at the Child Protection and Development...