Tag: Bangkok
Repair of flood barrier around Nava Nakorn completed
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 – Military officials and civilians have together successfully repaired the flood prevention dyke around Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate in Pathum...
Flood Relief Center continues efforts to save Nava Nakorn
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 -The Flood Relief Operation Center (FROC) continues to monitor the flood situation closely with their focus on ways to revive...
Mental Health Consulting Center now available at FROC
BANGKOK, 18 October 2011 – According to the public relations unit of the Flood Relief Operations Centre (FROC), the Department of Mental Health, Ministry...
Kittirat chairs meeting on flooding rehabilitation plan for private sector
BANGKOK, Oct 17 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong on Monday is chairing a meeting of economy-related agencies to address...
Finance Ministry to set up ´Smile with Hope and Career Recovery...
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – The Ministry of Finance has established a 'Smile with Hope and Career Recovery for Flood Victims' project and is...
DIT finds overpriced sandbags in flood-prone areas
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has discovered unfair pricing of sandbags in some parts of Bangkok amid flooding...
Commerce Min to start selling Blue Flag goods to flood victims...
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – The Ministry of Commerce is planning to launch Blue Flag events in flood-hit areas on 17 October, during which...
Govt to discuss post-flood relief plans with business & financial sectors
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong will convene a meeting with trade and financial related organizations...
Prime Minister Yingluck reassures effectiveness of meaACsures to deal with upcoming...
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra this morning revealed steps to protect Bangkok and other economic centers of the country from...
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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,...