Tag: ASEAN Economic Community
ZF Lemforder opens new factory in Rayong
German auto parts maker ZF Lemforder (Thailand) Co. opened a new manufacturing plant in Rayong, aiming to ship 240,000 parts per year by...
Med schools gear up for English exam
BANGKOK, 22 November 2012 – As part of Thailand's preparations for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), which is set to launch by the...
Thai tourist police soon to speak fluent English
BANGKOK, Oct 18 - Thailand's tourist police have been given six months to speak fluent English as the kingdom is widely opening its...
Thailand boosts infrastructure investment in Mekong region
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Friday that Thailand is investing in mega-projects to develop infrastructure and improve water management to make itself...
PM to attend AEC workshop on 24 Oct
BANGKOK, 28 September 2012 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will preside over the opening of a workshop on preparations for the ASEAN Economic...
More customs checkpoints to be built in preparation for AEC
BANGKOK, 27 September 2012 – The Customs Department is planning to request a share in the Finance Ministry’s planned borrowings of 2.2 trillion baht,...
Only 8% of Thai enterprises prepared for Asean trade zone: Poll
BANGKOK, Sept 25 - The latest survey by the Center for International Trade Studies of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce...
Customs Dept holds seminar on ‘National Single Window’ trade system
BANGKOK, 24 September 2012 – The Customs Department has organized a seminar to educate government officials and entrepreneurs who deal with import, export...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...