Yearly Archives: 2016
PM says he loves his brother but cannot help
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that he loves his younger brother, Defence Permanent Secretary General Preecha, but he could not offer him...
Court rejects Thaksin’s demand for the return of his Thai passports
The Central Administrative Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra against the foreign permanent secretary and director-general of...
Health Min urges public to continue to destroy mosquito breeding grounds
The Ministry of Public Health is asking people to destroy mosquito breeding grounds to prevent outbreaks of Zika, dengue and Chikungunya viruses.
Public Health Minister...
Today in History – Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2016. There are 94 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 28, 1066,...
Thailand to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.7 million tons
The Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) has forecast that Thailand will be able to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 1.7 million...
Ford Thailand agrees to buy back faulty cars from customers
Ford Thailand has agreed to buy back faulty Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta cars from customers based on a case by case basis after...
Bathers warned against swimming on southern islands
Tourists have been warned not to venture into the sea at and around Koh Phi-Phi, Koh Mai Pai and Koh Poda islands after Portuguese...
Nok Air to help govt attract high-end Chinese tourists
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has sought cooperation from Nok Air to promote Thai tourism among Chinese luxury tourists.
Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn...
Today in History – Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 27, the 271st day of 2016. There are 95 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Sept. 27, 1964,...
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Defense Minister visits RTAF Wing 1 to review eastern border security operations
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Defense General Nattaphon Narkphanit has visited Wing 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima province to provide encouragement to pilots and personnel...
Suchart orders tighter forest-fire and haze prevention as dry season raises PM2.5 risk
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has ordered tougher forest-fire and haze-prevention measures as cold,...
Graffiti found on ancient Royal Palace walls at Ayutthaya Historical Park
AYUTTHAYA, Thailand – Authorities at the Ayutthaya Historical Park are moving to clean spray-painted graffiti from the walls of the city’s ancient Royal Palace,...
Four Israeli nationals arrested in Koh Phangan villa drug raid
SURAT THANI, Thailand – Thai tourist police arrested four Israeli nationals and seized a variety of narcotics during a raid on a luxury villa...
PM2.5 pollution exceeds safe levels in 34 provinces, Bangkok urges work from home
BANGKOK, Thailand – Air pollution surged across Thailand on Tuesday, with toxic smog exceeding safe limits in 34 provinces and prompting Bangkok authorities to...