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Women urged to take part in politics
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – The Election Commission (EC) has held a seminar, encouraging women to take part in politics in order to...
Thai Chamber of Commerce proposes 9 measures to tackle global economic...
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed a set of measures to cope with the impact of...
World Bank: 2011 flood world’s 4th costliest disaster
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – The Public Health Ministry has reported the damage caused by the 2011 flood, citing the World Bank ranked...
Pailin expects global oil price to be maintained at 110 dollars/barrel
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 - PTT President and CEO Pailin Chuchottaworn, has said that although the global oil price is unpredictable; he believes...
UTCC urges govt to focus on border trade
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has urged the government to emphasize on border trade...
Thailand-South Africa strengthen economic partnership
BANGKOK, 4 September 2012 – South African Foreign Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has invited Thai entrepreneurs to invest in infrastructure in South Africa, while...
Thailand wins second gold medal in Paralympic Games
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012- Thai boccia players last night won Thailand’s second gold medal at the Paralympic Games in London after beating China...
6th ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection meeting commenced in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The annual ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection meeting has kicked off in Bangkok. PM’s Office Minister...
SRT suspended northern train service due to damages from heavy rain
BANGKOK, 5 September 2012 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has suspended parts of its services in the North in order to...
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Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...