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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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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,...