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Finance Minister confident Thailand immune from EU financial crisis
BANGKOK, 24 May 2012 – The finance minister is confident that Thailand will not be affected by the financial crisis in the EU. ...
Industry Ministry to organize new event to help consumers
BANGKOK, 24 May 2012 – The Industry Ministry is set to organize another special event to help shoulder consumers’ burden as the cost...
Smokers urged to quit smoking on World No Tobacco Day
BANGKOK, 24 May 2012 – The Thai Health Promotion Foundation is inviting smokers to quit smoking on the occasion of the World No...
Interior Ministry invites nationwide Buddhists to join in Buddha Jayanthi celebration
BANGKOK, 24 May 2012 – The Interior Ministry has extended its invitation to Buddhists across the country to join in the celebration marking...
Police to strictly check on taxi drivers without permits from 1...
BANGKOK, 24 May 2012 – Taxi drivers who are missing their permits are warned to acquire the documents before the end of May,...
PM confident village development project will boost local incomes
BANGKOK, May 24 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday launched a project to develop local communities--the so-called SML project (small-medium-large villages)--aimed at...
Thailand’s 2011 annual tourism income rises 30%
BANGKOK, May 21 – Despite experiencing major tourism woes, Thailand earned tourism income exceeding Bt770 billion in 2011, an increase of 31 per...
Asia Aviation plans initial public share offering
BANGKOK, May 22 - Asia Aviation, a holding company owning a majority 51 per cent of Thai AirAsia, will offer its shares through...
PRD-VOV achieved closer ties during recent exchange visit
BANGKOK, 23 May 2012 – Thai journalists have completed an official visit to Vietnam, initiated under an MOU between the Thai Public Relations...
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Parking gridlock under fire as Pattaya pushes one-way fix in problem areas
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have stepped up efforts to address ongoing traffic congestion and illegal parking in several problem areas, with proposals...
Thailand considers exit fee for citizens to fund domestic tourism push
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai government is exploring a proposal to introduce an outbound travel fee for Thai citizens, with the aim of using...
7-Eleven stunt draws Pattaya fury over store mess as deportation calls intensify
PATTAYA, Thailand – A viral video showing a foreign tourist staging a disruptive stunt inside a 7-Eleven store has sparked a wave of strong...
Thai Police warn creators over ‘Trash Content’ pranks, cite legal action for harmful online...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning to content creators, influencers, and the public to stop producing or sharing so-called...
Thailand weighs visa-free cut as Pattaya flagged in review over overstay and misuse concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is reviewing its 60-day visa-free entry policy for visitors from 93 countries and territories, as authorities examine concerns that the...