Tag: ASEAN
Thailand attended meeting of Mekong River Basin countries, Japan
NAYPYIDAW, Aug 11 -- Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's permanent secretary for foreign affairs and acting foreign minister, attended the 7th Mekong-Japan Cooperation meeting in Naypyidaw,...
ASEAN, China seek to boost trade through FTA
BANGKOK, Aug 11 – Foreign ministers of the 10 member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have agreed to boost bilateral trade...
ASEAN treasury officials hold minting summit in Pattaya
Officials from Southeast Asian central banks, mints, and equipment and materials suppliers gathered in Pattaya to discuss and exchange information on monetary issues facing...
Government urges activists to not protest at Chiang Mai’s Asia Pacific...
BANGKOK, May 14 - Thailand today urged activists and NGOs not to protest at the 2nd Asia Pacific Water Summit now being held in...
WorldSkills ASEAN winners thank Centara trainers
Two Thai college students who won restaurant service medals at the 9th WorldSkills ASEAN competition in Indonesia thanked the staff of the Centara...
ASEAN leaders adopt human rights declaration
PHNOM PENH, Nov 18 – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, along with the other nine leaders, signed the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration at the...
Nissan to invest 11 billion baht in second Thailand manufacturing base
Scheduled to start production in August 2014, the new plant will support Nissan’s growth strategy in the ASEAN region. The new plant will...
Switzerland keen to invest in Thailand
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said Switzerland is seeking trade and investment opportunities in Thailand due to the Eurozone economic crisis. ...
South Korean President returns home from Thailand visit
BANGKOK, Nov 11 - South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak and his spouse left on Sunday Bangkok after a three-day official visit to Thailand....
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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...