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Deputy PM Yuthasak visits Pattani to clarify policy on far South
BANGKOK, May 22 -- Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa on Tuesday visited the southern province of Pattani to clarify the government policy to...
First political violence victims to be compensated Thursday
BANGKOK, May 22 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is set to hand over compensation payments for the first batch of political violence victims...
ASEAN: AEC will boost Thai GDP
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 is expected to send Thailand's GDP skyrocketing while...
Billions of baht in circulation at Money Expo 2012
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Money Expo 2012 attracted over 850,000 visitors and recorded as much as 92.91 billion baht worth of...
Commerce Ministry: Rice mortgaging scheme not affect rice exporters
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Commerce Ministry has insisted that the government’s rice mortgaging scheme does not affect Thai rice export, saying...
PM insists no political interference on removal of Piyasvasti
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Prime Minister insisted that the government did not meddle in the Thai Airways Board of Directors’ decision...
PTT & TOT launches free Wifi in 200 gas stations
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – PTT Public Company Limited and TOT Public Company Limited have joined hands providing free Wi-Fi service at 200...
IRPC’s industrial estate to be more environmentally-friendly
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Department of Industrial Works has signed an MOU with IRPC, agreeing to improve the IRPC’s industrial estate...
Transport Ministry: BKK-Chiang Mai high speed rail ready by 2018
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Transport Minister has expressed confidence that the first high speed railway connecting Bangkok and Chiang Mai will...
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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...