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Meteorological Department forecasts abundant rains but less than last year
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 -Deputy Director General of the Meteorological Department Somchai Baimuang said as global warming begins to take its toll, Thailand could...
NBTC: Master plans regulating broadcasting and telecommunication frequencies to be enforced...
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 -The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission, or NBTC, is holding a hearing today to gauge public opinions over three...
Bangkok to host Thai-Cambodian Joint Border Committee meeting next week
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Thailand is ready to host the Fifth Meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Border...
Ready-to-eat food prices to be controlled
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 - The Commerce Ministry has announced that it will from 20 February onwards control the prices of ready-to-eat meals...
Several provinces prepare for flood
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 – Several areas which were flooded last year have begun to put flood prevention plans in place. ...
PM turns down rumors of upcoming military coup
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 - The prime minister has stepped out to deny rumors of a possible military coup. ...
Northeastern residents warned to brace for strong wind and thunderstorms until...
BANGKOK, 10 February 2012 - The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has warned residents in the country's Northeastern region to be prepared for...
PM denies Ayutthaya flood is water mismanagement
BANGKOK, Feb 8 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has rejected possible criticism that the new flooding in Ayutthaya's Sena district was caused by...
2011 flood costs Don Mueang Airport Bt200-300 million revenue
BANGKOK, Feb 7 -- Don Mueang Airport lost Bt200-300 million (US$6.6-10 million) in revenue during the flood crisis last year which forced the...
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Poramet shares quality of life plans with Pattaya hotel sector in final election push
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya mayoral candidate No. 2, Poramet Ngampichet of the “We Love Pattaya” group, stepped up his campaign efforts in the final...
Wrong-way driving down as Sattahip Traffic Police step up enforcement
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic police in Sattahip have stepped up enforcement of road discipline, warning motorists against wrong-way driving and illegal stopping in restricted...
Sathahip Traffic Police fine truck driver after road spill on Sukhumvit Road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic police in Sattahip ordered immediate action after a truck transporting used goods dropped sacks of cloth onto Sukhumvit Road near...
Pattaya acts on unauthorized commercial use of public beach areas
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers carried out a beachside enforcement operation targeting the unauthorized rental of mats and chairs along Pattaya Beach, as...
Soi Buakhao businesses reflect current situation in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Business activity in Soi Buakhao remains noticeably subdued as many operators in Pattaya’s key nightlife and service district continue to feel...