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Border security stepped up to prevent drug smuggling during Songkran
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) is set to impose stricter measures to prevent drug smuggling...
Bangkok Poll: Khao San Road most popular Songkran destination among foreigners
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – A recent survey has revealed that the majority of foreign visitors to Thailand will be participating in the...
Sinkhole found on Phaya Thai Road
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – Another sinkhole was found in Bangkok, the third incident to happen in a month. This time it is...
Transport Co.: More than 500,000 has left Bangkok during the past...
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – More than half a million people have left Bangkok for the upcountry during the past long weekend, according...
SRT assures safe train trips to the southernmost provinces
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 -State Railway of Thailand Deputy Governor Viroj Triampongpan is confident that it is safe to ride the train to...
The 2012 “Songkran Splendours Festival” Offers Visitors to Thailand a Great...
Bangkok, Thailand – April 10, 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites visitors from all over the world to enjoy the “Songkran...
Bt140 billion expected to circulate during Songkran: Survey
BANGKOK, April 10 - Thais are expected to spend over Bt144 billion during this year’s Songkran traditional new year festival, while Prime Minister Yingluck...
Collection of royal relics, ashes of Princess Bejaratana
BANGKOK, April 10 -- HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, on behalf of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on...
Exports to China see first positive growth in 4 months in...
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Thai exports to China in February have expanded at a positive rate for the first time in four months...
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Thai officials seize evidence in alleged civil service exam tampering case
BANGKOK, Thailand – Anti-corruption police and officials have raided a residence in Nonthaburi province following investigations into an alleged exam-rigging network tied to local...
Embassy denounces edited video allegedly distorting China–Thailand ties
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has issued a strong condemnation of a viral video titled "Chinese Woman Warns Thais," describing it...
Thai Health Ministry dispatches over 77 tons of seized drugs for destruction
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Public Health on Wednesday dispatched a heavily guarded convoy transporting over 77 tons of confiscated narcotics, seized from...
Thailand’s DBD probes ownership of three delivery platforms
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Business Development (DBD), has initiated a comprehensive review of three foreign-linked delivery and...
Thai rock star Sek Loso released on parole after prison sentence
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prominent Thai rock musician Seksan Sukpimai, widely known as "Sek Loso," has been released on parole from a temporary prison in...