Yearly Archives: 2013
Market intervention reduces central bank’s reserves by US$800 million
Thailand’s international reserves decreased by US$800 million (Bt23.4 billion) as of April 19 compared to the previous week, the Bank of Thailand (BoT)...
Gov’t to issue savings bonds to tackle strong Thai baht
The Finance Ministry has adopted a new fiscal policy of issuing savings bonds instead of inflation-linked bonds, a senior official said last Friday....
Finance Ministry eyes Monetary Policy Committee’s action on baht
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) was instructed to discuss with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) measures to slow down foreign capital inflow and...
Intellectual property (IP) centre unveiled
To mark the World Intellectual Property Day April 26, Thailand’s Commerce Ministry unveiled a special centre for ending intellectual property and copyright infringements...
TAT launches global digital marketing campaign to promote Voluntourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a global digital marketing campaign to promote Voluntourism, which affords travelers the opportunity to have...
Officials yet to conclude cause of Ayutthaya bridge collapse; EIT blames...
AYUTTHAYA, 30 April 2013 Engineers from the Town and Country Planning Department have yet to conclude whether the collapse of a small suspension...
More than 800 wanted persons arrested by region 1 police over...
SAMUTPRAKAN, 30 April 2013 The Region 1 Provincial Police has been able to arrest as many as 800 people, who were charged with...
Education minister calls on all sectors to help solve student brawls
BANGKOK, 30 April 2013 Education Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana has called on all sectors to pitch into the effort of solving student brawls, and...
UN launches ‘Zero Hunger Challenge’ in Asia-Pacific
BANGKOK, April 29 – The United Nations launched its ‘Zero Hunger Challenge’ in Asia and the Pacific here today with top national leaders...
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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...