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Instant noodle brand considering raising price by one baht
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has told an instant noodle producer to submit a request for price adjustment...
Cabinet extends diesel levy cut for another month
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – The Cabinet has agreed to extend the diesel levy cut for one more month until September 30. ...
BoT: 2012 GDP can achieve 5.5-6% growth
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is confident this year’s GDP can expand by 5.5-6% while promising to monitor...
Kittiratt: GDP growth no less than expected
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has indicated positive signs in the Thai economy in the...
Govt raises alcohol and tobacco taxes
BANGKOK, 22 August 2012 - The Excise Department revealed that the Cabinet has agreed to raise taxes on alcohol and tobacco. As a result,...
BoT affirms current monetary policy suits Thai economic expansion
BANGKOK, 22 August 2012 – The central bank chief has assured that the bank’s current monetary policy is suitable for the country’s economic...
Economic experts: Infrastructure development key in expanding economy
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - On the occasion of the Commerce Ministry’s 92nd Anniversary, 3 special speakers were invited to deliver a speech about...
Rajavithi hospital receives UN award for diabetes detector
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – Rajavithi hospital has received a United Nations award for its diabetes detecting technology. The hospital has also urged people...
Zoological Park Organization eyes for endangered species reintroduction
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Zoological Park Organization of Thailand has revealed its success in reintroducing Sarus cranes into the wild after...
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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...