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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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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...