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Yearly Archives: 2014

FTI: garment exports expected to grow next year

BANGKOK, 8 Dec 2014, The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has said the nation’s garment exports will grow significantly next year. Vice President of...

Thailand to host GMS Summit on Dec 19th – 20th

BANGKOK, 8 Dec 2014,  Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is ready to attend the 5th Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) Summit on December 19th - 20th....

The Crown Prince at the Royal Presentation of the Colors

BANGKOK, 8 December 2014 - His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was yesterday (7 Dec) designated by His Majesty the King to preside...

Heavier penalties planned for givers of bribes, says Najib

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 8 -The government proposes to amend relevant laws next year to impose heavier penalties on those who offer or give bribes, Prime...

China opens 475 Confucius Institutes worldwide

XIAMEN, Dec 8- China now has 475 Confucius Institutes in 126 countries and regions. According to a statement released by the Confucius Institute headquarters...

9 in 10 Chinese VIP tourists spend over W50 mln in...

SEOUL, Dec 8 - Nine out of 10 Chinese tourists on VIP package to South Korea spent over 50 million won (US$44,840), making them...

Eight Chinese rubber processors keen to invest in Thailand

BANGKOK, Dec 8 -- Eight Chinese rubber processing entrepreneurs are interested in investing in Thailand, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Amnuay Patise....

Poll shows government’s popularity declines slightly

BANGKOK, Dec 8 –  The popularity of the three-month-old government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has declined slightly, but a majority of respondents still want...

Ministers will be elected following reform

BANGKOK, Dec 8 --  As a new Constitution is being written, its drafting committee members have debated and concluded that cabinet ministers should be...

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Expat Thailand 2025: Open Doors, Uneven Rules

PATTAYA, Thailand - By the end of 2025, Thailand presents a curious contradiction. The country is tightening its grip on some foreigners while quietly...

Pattaya Sports Club hosts Warm and Grand Christmas Party 2025

PATTAYA, Thailand — The Pattaya Sports Club led by President Tim Knight and Rolf Ruegg, Public Relations Chair, welcomed more than 200 members and...

Jomtien municipal officers remove unclaimed tent found on sidewalk

PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers in Jomtien removed an unclaimed tent found set up on a public sidewalk near the beach access point at...

Busy beaches but empty registers for Pattaya’s small businesses

PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya enters the traditional high season, the mood among small business owners is far from festive. While beaches are busy...

Man found dead in Pattaya sea after disappearing while swimming for five hours

PATTAYA, Thailand – A 57-year-old man was found dead in the sea off Pattaya Beach on Saturday morning after disappearing while swimming during the...