Yearly Archives: 2013
Cabinet approval of power grid development to accommodate electricity purchase from...
BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 The weekly Cabinet meeting has approved the proposed plan to develop the country’s power grid to accommodate the purchase...
Commerce ministry calls meeting to revise export target
BANGKOK, 27 March 2013 The Ministry of Commerce is set to hold talks with Thai economic diplomats stationed around the world in May in...
First-car buyers reversals may affect Thai auto industry
BANGKOK, Mar 26 – A slowdown in auto deliveries to first-car buyers may have a negative impact on Thailand's auto industry, which has...
University urges Thai sprint for trade, investment
BANGKOK, March 26 – Thailand’s trade and investment performance has slipped and now lags behind several neighbouring countries during the last three years,...
Thailand adds funds to joint rubber venture
BANGKOK, March 26 – The Thai cabinet today approved an injection of US$3.3 million (Bt109.89 million) into the tripartite rubber consortium for rubber...
Thailand forecasts 20% rise in no. of Japanese travelers during Songkran
BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 Thailand is hopeful that more Japanese travelers to land in the country during the upcoming Songkran holiday while more...
Man arrested for trafficking 60 kilograms of marijuana
NAKHON PANOM, 26 March 2013 A man has been arrested in Nakhon Panom for the trafficking of 60 kilograms of marijuana. ...
Police chief launches moral crusade against gambling
BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 The police commander-in-chief has announced a moral crusade against gambling and other "vices". Police Commander-in-Chief...
SRT board finally approves dual-track railway plans
BANGKOK, 26 March 2013 The board of the State Railway of Thailand has finally approved the construction of five dual-track rail routes, after...
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Visa debate misses the bigger picture as Pattaya tourism is reshaped by cost and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The online debate over Thailand’s visa-free stay policy has once again ignited strong reactions, but much of the discussion appears to...
Good Samaritan gesture turns chaotic as intoxicated foreigner lashes out on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as an attempt to help an intoxicated foreigner sleeping by the roadside quickly escalated into chaos on Walking Street,...
Drunken dispute turns violent in Pattaya as bar guard stabbed and suspect beaten
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation in Pattaya turned violent after two intoxicated men were ejected from a bar, leading to a chaotic clash...
Illegal tour busted in Pattaya as unlicensed operator caught leading senior trip to Koh...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police and the Department of Tourism have arrested an unlicensed tour operator accused of organizing trips for elderly tourists without...
Thai Royal Gazette confirms new cabinet under PM Anutin ahead of swearing-in
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand's Royal Gazette has officially published the Royal Command endorsing Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet.
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn appointed...