Yearly Archives: 2013
TAT Sees Opportunity to Boost Thailand’s Tourism in Spain and Belgium...
Bangkok – February 22, 2013 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) took part in two large annual travel trade fairs in Europe -...
FDI and Labor Ministry helping SMEs cope with wage rise
BANGKOK, 22 February 2013 The Federation of Thai Industries (FDI) and the Department of Skill Development, Labor Ministry, are providing consultations to SME...
Light rail line construction proposed to Transport Ministry
BANGKOK, 22 February 2013 Operator of the Airport Rail Link, the State Railway of Thailand Electrified Train Company (SRTET), has revealed that the...
Oil demand expected to soar in 2013
BANGKOK, 22 February 2013 A Thai energy firm has reported that, according to the International Energy Agency, this year’s global oil demand will...
Special Report: Cross-border trade with neighbours set to flourish ahead of...
In contrast to a sharp economic slowdown in world economy, Thailand's border trade with neighbouring countries is targeted to increase potentially this year,...
PEA ready to deal with expected power shortage in April
BANGKOK, 22 February 2013 The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has expressed its readiness to deal with an expected shortage of power in April,...
MOF to increase scrutiny in loan issuance by I Bank and...
The Ministry of Finance will increase its scrutiny in overseeing loan issuance by I Bank and the SME Bank, especially the granting of...
BTS to raise fare in few months
BANGKOK, 21 February 2013 The Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTS) has announced that it will raise its fare in a few...
Energy Ministry assures Thailand of back-up plans to deal with power...
BANGKOK, 22 February 2013 The Energy Ministry has come out to assure the people of Thailand that back-up plans have been prepared to...
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo kühlt Tiere mit Fruchteis und Beschäftigungsprogrammen bei steigender Hitze
PATTAYA, Thailand – Der Khao Kheow Open Zoo, nur etwa eine Autostunde von Pattaya entfernt, hat spezielle Maßnahmen eingeführt, um Tiere während der zunehmenden...
Pattaya füllt sich zu Songkran – Blick richtet sich bereits auf die Zeit danach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mit dem Höhepunkt des Songkran rückt Pattaya erneut in den Mittelpunkt: volle Straßen, ausgebuchte Hotels und die vertraute Energie, die Thailands...
Van driver arrested after alleged assault of Ukrainian tourist in Phuket
PHUKET, Thailand – Local police have swiftly apprehended a 43-year-old van driver, identified as Sukun, following allegations of sexually assaulting a Ukrainian tourist.
The incident...
Thai farmer quits rice farming as fuel and fertilizer costs crush final harvest
UTHAI THANI, Thailand – A Thai farmer says she will abandon rice cultivation after her final harvest this month, as soaring fuel and fertilizer...
Bus fares held for Songkran as Thailand ensures nationwide service despite fuel pressures
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Land Transport has affirmed that bus services will be sufficient nationwide during the Songkran holiday, despite rising and...