Yearly Archives: 2014
THAI to close headquarters next Monday for Bangkok shutdown
BANGKOK, Jan 7 - A Thai Airways International (THAI) senior executive announced that the company's headquarters will be closed next Monday for the "Bangkok...
Thai exports dropping in Q1, but up almost 4% in 2014
BANGKOK, Jan 7 – Thailand’s months-long political stalemate will possibly result in a slight export deficit in the first quarter of the year, the...
Exporters prepared for Bangkok shutdown
BANGKOK, Jan 7 – Thai exporters are prepared for the planned “Bangkok Shutdown” on January 13, though some major buyers may start ordering goods...
Farmers assured to get money from the rice pledging scheme within...
BANGKOK, 7 Jan 2014 Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan has assured farmers who sold their rice to the government under...
Commerce Ministry urges vendors not to raise goods prices while imploring...
BANGKOK, 7 Jan 2014 The Commerce Ministry has urged vendors not to raise goods’ prices while imploring residents not to stockpile commodities. ...
Dept stores place higher product orders in wake of “Shutdown Bangkok”
BANGKOK, 6 January 2014 Major department stores in Bangkok have placed more orders for products due to fears of a possible supply shortage...
MOT expects 1 million commuters will be affected by Bangkok shutdown
BANGKOK, 7 January 2014 According to the Ministry of Transport, the planned shutdown of Bangkok is expected to make it difficult for around...
Army reports upcoming troop movement in Bangkok for Children’s Day
BANGKOK, 7 January 2014 Military officials say there will be movement of troops and military equipment on Wednesday, as the Royal Thai Army...
MOE asks petrol stations to prepare for effects of Bangkok shutdown
BANGKOK, 7 January 2014 The Ministry of Energy says it is prepared to handle situations concerning electricity and energy during the 'Bangkok Shutdown'...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...