Yearly Archives: 2015
S. Korea’s auto trade surplus dips in 2014: report
SEJONG, Jan. 27 - South Korea's trade surplus in automobiles fell 4.8 percent to US$35.98 billion last year from the year before due to...
Women-only carriages advised in Beijing subway
BEIJING, Jan 27 - Political advisors have proposed setting up women-only carriages on the Beijing subway during rush hour, though transport authorities say there...
ASEAN promoting collaborative, sustainable tourism
BANGKOK, Jan 26 - ASEAN has announced joint tourism promotional campaigns to also emphasise sustainability. Nearly 100 million tourists visited the region last year....
Property sector to rebound 10% this year
BANGKOK, Jan 26 - Thailand’s property sector which experienced a bleak performance last year due to domestic political turbulence is expected to rebound and...
Bt40 billion to be injected for farmers, graduates
BANGKOK, Jan 26 - The Ministry of Finance will seek a Bt40 billion soft loan for job creation to help farmers outside their crop...
Thai Airways International won’t go bankrupt: PM
BANGKOK, Jan 26 - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted that he would not let Thai Airways International (THAI) go into bankruptcy but it must...
Thailand expresses condolences on passing of Saudi king
BANGKOK, 23 January 2015 - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Saudi King Abdullah bin...
Prayut asks taxi operators not to take advantage of passengers
BANGKOK, 24 Jan 2015, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged taxi operators not to take advantages of passengers, referring to the infamous case...
Gov’t working to boost tourism, Thai PM says
BANGKOK, 24 January 2015 -The Thai government is looking to increase more tourism channels, while the floating market set up beside the government house...
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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...