Yearly Archives: 2013
Thai Automotive Sales Statistics April 2013
Vehicle output in April stood at 170,438 units, up 17 percent on April 2012, but down 33 percent on March (this was due to...
Slick and small – the way to haul?
The world is heading towards small efficient four cylinder engines, such as Ford’s eco-boost range. The body most wanted is now small SUV’s such...
Autotrivia Quiz – Friday May 31 – June 6, 2013
Last week, I asked which record breaking drivers towed a portable petrol bowser, so they could refuel on the run? It was the Hon...
Budget being requested from SRT to improve Makasan station
BANGKOK, 30 May 2013 The management of the Airport Rail Link asserts it is in the process of asking the State Railway Authority...
Thai-Bhutan travel chiefs talk shop
During his recent visit to Thailand, Karma Lotey (left), Director of Bhutan’s Tourism Council, President of the Association of Bhutan Tour Operators (ABTO)...
Pakchong traffic stalled by burning Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley & BMW
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, 30 May 2013 Traffic on the Mitraphap Rd. section in the resort district of Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima grinded to a halt...
Korean delegates visit Pattaya City Hall
Lee Sung-man, Chairman of Incheon City Council, led 15 members of his city hall team on a visit to Pattaya City Hall recently....
Qantas Airlines briefs local sales reps
Qantas Airways - The spirit of Australia led by Bob Everest (standing centre), Manager for Thailand and Vietnam, organised a sales seminar for...
Charity art exhibit on show at Amari
Khunying Trungjai Ittharat and Katha Chinabunchorn presided over the opening ceremony of an art exhibition titled ‘Ang-Si-La in my mind’ by Manu Chantarasorn...
Latest Stories
Marine scientist warns of ‘Double Pressure’ in Thailand from global conflict and El Niño...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand may be heading toward a period of heightened economic and environmental uncertainty as global tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting...
Thailand rules out VAT hike for now as fiscal talks continue, says NESDC chief
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is not in a position to raise value-added tax (VAT) at this time, despite the measure remaining in long-term fiscal...
Pattaya braces for shifting skies as summer storm alert covers upper Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – While Pattaya continues to experience hot and humid conditions typical of late April, Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a summer storm...
TMD warns of continued summer storms across upper Thailand through April 25
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned that summer storms will continue across upper Thailand, with another round expected between April...
Education Ministry launches five-mission reform plan to ease teacher workload and raise learning standards
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Education Ministry is advancing a policy framework built around five key missions to reform the system, improve learning outcomes, and...