Tag: Bangkok
SET offers USD futures
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has launched USD futures, enabling Thai investors and business operators to manage...
Cabinet: First-car tax rebate exempt from personal tax calculation
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – Consumers, who have been eligible for the state-initiated First Car program, will now be exempt from paying personal...
National Energy Policy Council raises petrol sales contribution to Oil Fund
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – The country’s energy policy council has approved an increase in the contribution from domestic petrol sales to the...
Commerce Ministry: Consumer Confidence Index hits 8-month high
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – Thai consumer confidence index touched the highest level in 8 months due to the state-initiated measures to shoulder...
Deputy PM: Transfer of 2 police station chiefs not related to...
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Yongyuth Wichaidit, insisted that the lightning transfer of two police station chiefs...
World IPv6 launch to upgrade global internet services scheduled for today
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has insisted that the country’s participation in World IPv6 launch...
Bangkok ranks 17 among top 29 cities to visit in 2012
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 – Bangkok, despite its chaotic atmosphere, has been ranked as the world’s 17th must-visit city, according to a guide...
Police stages a riot control drill ahead of protests
BANGKOK, 5 June 2012 - The Royal Thai police are prepared for further clashes between different political groups, staging a riot control drill...
Foreign Ministry clarifies Suu Kyi’s participation at WEF to Myanmar President
BANGKOK, 5 June 2012 - The Foreign Affairs Ministry has clarified to President Thein Sein of Myanmar that Aung San Suu Kyi was...
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Foreigner married to a Thai says starting a business is still too difficult
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign resident has voiced frustration over the challenges foreigners face when trying to start a business in Thailand, even when...
Thailand becomes more affordable for dollar holders as baht hits one-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht moved to around 33.40 per US dollar in early trading on Thursday, marking its highest level in more...
Should Pattaya consider lowering lady drink charges around this time
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya moves through its softer tourism period, conversations are quietly emerging around whether nightlife venues should temporarily adjust “lady drink”...
Pattaya turns unpredictable as cloudy mornings give way to hot afternoons
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing highly changeable weather conditions, with mornings often starting under cloudy skies before giving way to strong afternoon sunshine...
No alcohol sales ahead of Bangkok and Pattaya elections this weekend
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Election Commission (EC) has announced a temporary ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in Bangkok and...