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Thai government donates 6 million THB to help flood victims in...
BANGKOK, 19 October 2011 – The Thai government has contributed three million THB to Cambodia and Vietnam each, to support flood relief efforts in...
Bangkok Governor warns 7 districts of approaching northern run-off
BANGKOK, Oct 19 - Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Wednesday declared seven districts of the Thai capital to be on alert for approaching northern...
Suvarnabhumi will not be affected by floods
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 -The Airport of Thailand (AoT) says Suvarnabhumi Airport will not be affected by the deluge with the 3.5-meter- tall dyke...
BOI to postpone BOI Fair 2011
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 – The Board of Investment has planned to postpone its BOI Fair 2011 due to the flood crisis ...
Kittiratt to propose bill enabling multi-billion-THB loans for flood management
BANGKOK, 17 October 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittiratt Na Ranong will soon propose a bill that entitles the government to...
Electricity generating units discuss plans to help flood victims
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 -The Flood Relief Operation Center revealed the 3 major energy providers, namely the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), the Provincial Electricity...
Producers of consumer goods pledge to maintain prices
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 – Producers of consumer goods have pledged they will not raise prices of their products for the moment despite higher...
Department of Employment to provide 25,000 job vacancies for flood victims
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 – The Department of Employment revealed the plan to prepare up to 25,000 vacancies to support flood-affected workers. Meanwhile, the...
Meeting of the Economic Revival Panel Committee
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 - The public relations unit of the Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC) reported the resolution of the meeting of the...
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Rain delays railway parallel road repairs in Pattaya, reopening pushed back 10 days
PATTAYA, Thailand – Road improvement works along the railway parallel road between Khao Talo Intersection and the area behind Wat Tham Samakkhi in Pattaya...
Traffic cop hailed as hero after reviving unconscious patient at massage shop near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A traffic police officer from Na Jomtien Police Station has been widely praised by local residents after performing life-saving CPR on...
Foreign workers armed with knives scatter tourists in late-night clash on Walking Street Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists were left startled late Sunday night after more than 20 foreign workers reportedly gathered with weapons and prepared to fight...
Pattaya backs stronger home-care system with community health volunteer support
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn visited local community health centers on March 16 to meet with village health volunteers and discuss ways...
‘Ten beers became seven’ Visitors say Pattaya nights are getting more expensive
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya built its global reputation as a destination where visitors could enjoy beaches, nightlife, and entertainment at prices far...