Yearly Archives: 2013
Special report : ICT launching educational program to help people cope...
The National Disaster Warning Center has launched a program since the beginning of this year to educate people about the warning system and to...
BMA prepares to organize Car Free Day
BANGKOK, 21 June 2013 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is gearing up to hold the annual Car Free Day event in an effort to...
Special Report: Health Ministry takes on obesity trend
The Ministry of Public Health has revealed that over 20,000 Thais die on a yearly basis due to being overweight or obese. ...
MEA shows off electric car recharging station at auto show
BANGKOK, 21 June 2013 The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is displaying its electric cars and car recharging station technology to visitors at the Bangkok...
ICT aids Longan exporters
BANGKOK, 21 June 2013 Information and Communication Technology Minister Woravat Auapinyakul has announced that his ministry is planning several measures to assist longan exporters. ...
Academic fears worsening politics will drag economy down
BANGKOK, 21 June 2013 An academic has expressed concerns over Thailand’s political tensions in the second half of the year, fearing that controversies over...
Thai farmers cry foul over rice pledge price cut
Thai farmers have aired their grievances over the government's decision to slash the rice pledging price ceiling. Most of them are worried about shouldering...
Thailand remains investment haven for foreigners
BANGKOK, June 21 – Thailand's Board of Investment (BoI) granted promotional privileges to 919 projects with a combined investment of Bt564.8 billion in the...
Indonesian haze won’t affect Thailand
BANGKOK, June 21 - Thailand's Pollution Control Department director-general said the ongoing haze from Indonesia will not affect the country. Wichien...
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Parking gridlock under fire as Pattaya pushes one-way fix in problem areas
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have stepped up efforts to address ongoing traffic congestion and illegal parking in several problem areas, with proposals...
Thailand considers exit fee for citizens to fund domestic tourism push
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai government is exploring a proposal to introduce an outbound travel fee for Thai citizens, with the aim of using...
7-Eleven stunt draws Pattaya fury over store mess as deportation calls intensify
PATTAYA, Thailand – A viral video showing a foreign tourist staging a disruptive stunt inside a 7-Eleven store has sparked a wave of strong...
Thai Police warn creators over ‘Trash Content’ pranks, cite legal action for harmful online...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning to content creators, influencers, and the public to stop producing or sharing so-called...
Thailand weighs visa-free cut as Pattaya flagged in review over overstay and misuse concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is reviewing its 60-day visa-free entry policy for visitors from 93 countries and territories, as authorities examine concerns that the...