Tag: Bangkok
PEA extends electricity payment date for flood victims
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has extended payment of electricity bills for flood-affected power users. 1....
Cabinet sets 27-31 Oct as holidays for flood-hit provinces
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – The Cabinet has granted permission to agencies in flood-affected areas nationwide to take days off during 27-31 October when...
People on riverside should evacuate: Bangkok governor
BANGKOK, Oct 25 - Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Tuesday reiterated that the flooding situation in the Thai capital is now critical as the...
Flood creeps slowly into capital; Cabinet approves five-day holiday in 21...
BANGKOK, Oct 25 -The Cabinet today declared Thursday through Monday Oct 27-31 as extra holidays in 21 provinces including Bangkok to allow residents in...
Nok Air cancels its service from today until 1 Nov
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 - Nok Air budget airline has cancelled all flight schedules from 12.00hrs today until 1 November due to floods. ...
Orient Thai moves its service to Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK, 25 October 2011 – Orient Thai Airlines has moved services from Don Mueang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport temporarily as from today, 25 October,...
Thailand Wholesale and Retail Association: Thailand likely to suffer economic slump...
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 - Thailand Wholesale and Retail Association has predicted that the country will see a tight money situation after the floods...
Transport Min: Restoration of damaged roads might cost 25 bn THB
BANGKOK, 24 October 2011 – The Ministry of Transport has indicated that a budget of up to 25 billion THB might be needed for...
Ongoing flood has caused economic losses of over Bt400bln so far:...
BANGKOK, Oct 23 – Initial damages from the flood crisis on the Thai economy are likely to exceed 400 billion baht, excluding successive impacts...
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Thailand approves ‘Lemon Law’ giving consumers stronger rights over defective products
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the long-awaited “Lemon Law,” a landmark consumer protection bill that would make sellers more accountable for defective...
No impact on tourism despite Russian advisory, says Thai Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul has reaffirmed that Thailand remains a safe destination and is ready to warmly welcome...
Armed foreigner terrorizes Phuket street until veteran Thai fighter steps in
PHUKET, Thailand – A foreign man who allegedly roamed the streets of Phuket armed with a knife and an aluminum bar, threatening and chasing...
Pattaya businesses plead for action as homeless scare away tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerns are growing among business owners and residents after large numbers of homeless individuals were once again found using Pattaya Beach...
Mystery surrounds fatal train strike near Pattaya as police probe man’s final moments
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 38-year-old man from Amnat Charoen province was killed after being struck by a freight train near Pattaya on Sunday night,...