Tag: ASEAN
Thai rice exports likely to miss target this year
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry admitted that rice exports this year may miss the targeted 8.5 million tons, but is confident that the country would...
PM insists rice pledging scheme will not incur losses
BANGKOK, Oct 9 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra reassured the public on Tuesday that the government's rice pledging scheme would not cause further...
Thailand needs urgent automotive standardisation upgrade
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – The European-Asean Business Centre (EABC) has urged Thailand to improve its industrial standardisation system for automotive products to meet...
Bangkok condo growth soars to highest level in ASEAN
The number of real estate projects--particularly condominiums--in the Thai capital is the highest in the ASEAN countries and triples that of Jakarta, which ranks...
Special Report: SIPA prepares software entrepreneurs for AEC
The Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA) is holding “TICTA Expo 2012”, hoping to prepare Thai software entrepreneurs for the ASEAN integration into the...
Thai PM addresses Asia Society in New York
NEW YORK, Sept 26 - Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra addressed the Asia Society in New York Wednesday, saying her government is working...
Special Report: China pledges support for Thailand during the AEC
China has pledged continued support for Thailand and other ASEAN countries during the formation of the AEC in 2015, and reaffirmed strong bilateral...
Cabinet supports ASEAN cooperation on environmental protection
BANGKOK, 25 September 2012 - The Cabinet has given the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment a nod to sign a draft agreement...
First-car scheme makes Thailand top seller in ASEAN
BANGKOK, 24 September 2012 – According to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), the government’s first-car policy has made Thailand the number 1...
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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...