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Thai rice exports drop 45% in first half of 2012
BANGKOK, July 25- Thai rice exports in the first six months of this year dropped by 45 per cent to 3.45 million tonnes...
Thailand Tourism Receipts Up 30%, Highlighting Value for Money Factor
Bangkok, July 16, 2012 -- Thailand recorded a 31% increase in tourism receipts in 2011 over 2010, according to Ministry of Tourism and...
EU postpones withdrawal of trade privileges for Thailand
BANGKOK, July 16 – The European Union (EU) decided to postpone withdrawal of Thailand’s Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) import privileges from 2013 to...
TAT prepares to adopt new strategy for fear of Euro crisis
BANGKOK, 5 July 2012 -The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has instructed all TAT offices in Europe to monitor the Euro-debt crisis and...
Five-month gem export sees significant drop due to EU crisis
BANGKOK, 20 June 2012 – The gems and jewelry industry is facing a significant drop in its export figures as a result of the...
Photo Release: Thailand Travel Mart 2012 Forum for Buyers and Sellers...
Bangkok, June 7, 2012 - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today opened Thailand’s largest travel & tourism trade exhibition, Thailand Travel Mart...
China firmly in control
It is only a decade ago that the mode of transport in China was a bicycle. Those days have really changed, and China is...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo introduces new Barbary sheep babies
CHONBURI, 30 April 2012 – Two baby Barbary sheep were recently born in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. They will be introduced to...
Thai women are among powerful businesswomen in Asia
BANGKOK, 4 February 2012 – Three Thai businesswomen have been named in Forbe’s inaugural lists of Asia's 50 Power Businesswomen and 15 Women...
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Russian tourists from Pattaya praise Sai Kaew Beach as coastal tourism in Sattahip grows
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand’s summer travel season continues to attract both domestic and international visitors, Sai Kaew Beach in Sattahip is emerging as...
Pattaya tourists continue arriving at Koh Larn Pier as storm clouds gather
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing a mix of intense heat, high humidity, and increasing chances of thunderstorms as monsoon conditions begin strengthening across...
Thai baht edges weaker as markets watch US data and Iran ceasefire talks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened slightly weaker on Wednesday at 32.64 against the US dollar, compared with the previous close of 32.62,...
Doctor warns hot drinks above 65°C may raise esophageal cancer risk by 2.5 times
PATTAYA, Thailand – Health experts are warning that drinking very hot beverages may pose a greater risk to the esophagus than many people realize,...
Thai Police rule out knife attack on former F1 driver Mika Salo
BANGKOK, Thailand – A forensic examination of an injury sustained by former Formula One driver Mika Salo showed his wounds had "irregular edges" and...