Yearly Archives: 2013
Govt told to closely watch exports and baht movement
BANGKOK, June 27 – The private sector today called on the government to seriously concentrate on improving Thailand’s exports and avoid measures that jeopardise...
Special Report: UN unveils “World Drug Report 2013”
The United Nations has unveiled its “World Drug Report 2013”, revealing drug trends around the world, while working with the Thai Police in eradicating...
Finance Minister says THB 2-trillion loan will definitely spur economy
BANGKOK, 27 June 2013 Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Rong has expressed his confidence that the government’s two-trillion-baht loan will benefit the country’s economy. The loan...
10-year-old girl gives birth in Nakhon Panom
NAKHON PANOM, 27 June 2013 A 10-year-old girl has given birth in Nakhon Panom province, making her one of the youngest mothers in...
Special Report: Government’s new populist program to air on July 6
Finalists chosen to take part in the government’s populist scheme “Roi Mua Sarng Muang” are set to present their self-initiated development projects in a...
Malaysia forwards BRN’s 7-point demand to Thailand’s NSC
BANGKOK, 27 June 2013 Malaysia has forwarded the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) group's official demand to the secretary-general of the National Security Council (NSC),...
Health ministry stands firm on expanded warning on cigarette packets
BANGKOK, June 27 – Public Health Minister Pradit Sintavanarong insisted that the latest Thai tobacco regulation which requires 85 per cent of space on...
Greenpeace releases report on destructive fishing in Thailand
BANGKOK, June 27 - The Greenpeace vessel Esperanza is now docked in Bangkok's Klong Toey Port to promote the environmental NGO's campaign to stop...
Thai water agency strongly defends K-Water
BANGKOK, June 27 – A senior Thai government official today categorically denied an allegation of unscrupulous business operations against a South Korean contractor which...
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Thai King and Queen to attend Swedish Monarch’s 80th Birthday during state visit to...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Their Majesties King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will pay a State Visit to the Kingdom of Sweden from 29 April...
Thailand partners with China’s Dida Holdings to drive digital tourism growth
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Dida Holdings, a Shenzhen-based AI-first travel technology...
Pattaya not as expensive as some claim for retirees living a simple daily routine
PATTAYA, Thailand – While debates continue over whether Pattaya is becoming too expensive, a walk through its bar-lined streets tells a more nuanced story...
Greig smashes records to seize April crown in dominant style
PATTAYA, Thailand - With most of the group still away in Kanchanaburi and those remaining lacking enthusiasm, the Bunker Boys scheduled round at Greenwood...
Edwards storms to April title as Kanchanaburi heat tests Mybar golfers
PATTAYA, Thailand - Early on Monday, April 20, a group of 10 motivated golfers left Pattaya for Kanchanaburi and the opening round at Mission...