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THAI eyes 10% revenue increase per year
BANGKOK, Aug 18 – Thai Airways International (THAI) set a target of 10% revenue increase per year over the next three years (2013-2015)...
Sukhumbhand to run for second term as Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK, 20 August 2012 - Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra has announced that he will run in the next gubernatorial election under the...
PM commits to canal dredging and reforestation for flood prevention
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 - The government have been dredging canals and planting forests to help prevent floods this year. Sluice gates damaged...
Prime Minister invites opposition to probe alleged corruption in government spending
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has denied an Opposition claim that there was government corruption in regard to budget...
Two Asian females, two Caucasian males killed in Phuket pub fire
BANGKOK, Aug 20 – The charred bodies of four persons recovered from Tiger Discotheque fire in the southern province of Phuket are likely...
Commerce Ministry will convince EU to keep Thai products under GSP
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 - The Commerce Ministry is set to enter negotiations on a free trade agreement with the European Union in...
Don Mueang Airport ready to open for service on October 1
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The Transport Ministry has affirmed that the Don Mueang Airport will be ready for full commercial operation again...
Thailand’s auto production hits record high
BANGKOK, Aug 17 - Thailand's auto production in July hit a record high of 212,727 units, an increase of 44.48 per cent year-on-year,...
Govt to speedily investigate wildfires at Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has pledged to speed up the investigation into ongoing wildfires at the Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland. ...
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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,...