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UNESCAP: Populism pushes domestic food prices up by 5%
BANGKOK, 13 May 2012– A United Nations agency has estimated that food prices in Thailand will skyrocket by 5% this year as a...
Prices of consumer goods to be fixed for another 4 months
BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 – Major consumer goods distributors will be requested to peg prices of their products for 4 months. ...
PM’s Office Minister: School uniform prices rise only slightly
BANGKOK, 14 May 2012 – Prime Minister’s Office Minister Nalinee Taveesin has said that the school uniform prices have been adjusted only slightly...
First-car tax rebate program to see possible extension
BANGKOK, 14 May 2012 – The government is set to extend the tax privilege period for first-time car buyers, given only 20,000 applicants...
Thai PM visits Bahrain, Qatar to boost cooperation
BANGKOK, May 13 -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra would officially visit Bahrain and Qatar between May 13-16 to foster relations and seek...
Commerce Ministry to propose Cabinet add cooked meals into price control...
BANGKOK, May 13 – The Commerce Ministry will propose the Cabinet add cooked meals into the price control list on May 14, said...
DPM: Water retention areas to be determined by May
BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Kittiratt Na Ranong has revealed that the Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Culture Ministry offers workshop for Hajj pilgrimage leaders
BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 – The Ministry of Culture has provided a workshop for leaders of Hajj religious pilgrims, to ensure they can better...
Hospitals ordered to provide treatment to patients in a non-discriminatory manner
BANGKOK, 13 May 2012 – Public and private hospitals are ordered to provide necessary medical attention to emergency patients in a non-discriminatory manner,...
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Thai King and Queen to visit France at invitation of President Macron
PATTAYA, Thailand – His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen are scheduled to undertake an official state visit to the French Republic...
Construction waste allegedly plagues Pattaya neighborhoods, witnesses say
PATTAYA, Thailand – Residents have called for stricter waste management enforcement after municipal officers and city environmental teams carried out a cleanup operation in...
Tourist hurt after losing control of motorcycle in Jomtien crash
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign male tourist was injured after losing control of his motorcycle and falling by himself near Soi 3, Jomtien Beach...
Rescued dog reunited with owner after sea ordeal off Koh Sichang
PATTAYA, Thailand – A small dog has been safely reunited with its owner after being dramatically rescued at sea off Koh Sichang, Sri Racha...
Burglary gang arrested as police warn dense communities and Pattaya residents
NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand – Police in Nakhon Ratchasima have arrested a burglary gang involving two brothers and a third accomplice after tracking them through...