Tag: ASEAN
Kasikorn Bank and related agencies to boost small tourism operators
BANGKOK 5 October, 2011 – Kasikorn Bank, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Association of Domestic Travel have joined hands to launch a campaign...
Thai Energy Minister optimistic over oil spill dispute with Indonesia
BANGKOK, Sept 29 - Thai Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan on Thursday said Thailand is confident that its dispute over an oil spill at...
Thai, Cambodian military officials propose drug-free village plan at Pattaya border...
Thailand and Cambodia will designate 64 villages along their mutual border as drug-free zones in an attempt to curtail cross-border drug trafficking. ...
Surapong told U.N. Thai people are government’s priority
BANGKOK, 28 September 2011 -Foreign Minister Mr. Surapong Tovichakchaikul spoke before the global community at the 66th United Nations General Assembly that Thai people...
Special report: Thailand to become a hub for international education
With the integration of ten ASEAN member countries as the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, Thailand is gearing up in every possible way...
Government says LPG prices won´t increase in October
BANGKOK, 26 September 2011 -In a Q&A session, Bangkok Senator Ms. Rosana Tositrakul asked the Prime Minister for explanation as to why LPG...
Thai – Cambodian meeting at Jomtien Palm Beach
The 19th Regional Thai-Combodia Border committee meeting was held between the 21st and 23rd of September at the Jomtien Palm hotel, in attendance was...
Thai PM will pay official visit to Myanmar in early October
NEW YORK, Sept 24 -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will pay an official visit to Myanmar early October to strengthen bilateral relations between...
Thai exports rise in August
BANGKOK, Sept 22 – Thai exports in August were valued at US$21.5 billion, up 31.1 per cent year-on-year, a new record high, but imports...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...