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Thai ambassadors to clarify flood situation to the world to save...
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mr. Thani Thongphakdi said 21 Thai embassies across the world are trying to save the Thai...
Thai tourism still unhurt by floods
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 – The Minister of Tourism and Sports said the current flooding situation has not affected Thailand's tourism yet. The International...
Foreign countries indicate readiness to assist Thai flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 - China and the United States have indicated their readiness to assist the Thai government in relieving repercussions from floods....
Commerce Ministry plans to set up trade policy office
BANGKOK, 10 October 2011 – The Commerce Ministry is planning to set up a new agency focusing on trade policies and strategies. ...
PM cancels overseas trips due to flood, orders evacuation in case...
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra cancelled trips to Malaysia and Singapore, earlier scheduled next week due to the national flood situation...
Bangkok prepares evacuation plan in case of high flooding
BANGKOK, Oct 9 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to use schools as temporary shelters in case the city is hit by flooding,...
Thai Red Cross Society urgently needs blood donation
BANGKOK, 10 October 2011 – The Thai Red Cross Society is in urgent need of blood donation now that flooding is badly affecting hospitals...
PM speeds up combined relief effort for flooded provinces
BANGKOK, Oct 10 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday chaired a meeting at the government’s Flood Relief Operations Centre at Don Mueang airport...
High living cost, traffic, debts and flood most worrying for city...
BANGKOK, 7 October 2011 – Higher living cost remains one of the most worrying issues for people in Bangkok, according to the latest poll...
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Second Army Area Commander inspects Thailand–Cambodia border, orders heightened readiness
BANGKOK, Thailand – Second Army Area Commander Lt Gen Weerayuth Raksilp has conducted an inspection along the Thailand–Cambodia border in areas under the Suranaree...
Thai Commerce Ministry sees limited direct trade impact from Middle East unrest, flags rising...
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Commerce has stated that the ongoing unrest in the Middle East is expected to have limited direct effects...
Thailand Post warns of global mail delays and suspensions amid Middle East airspace closures
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand Post has issued an urgent advisory regarding international mail and parcel services due to airspace closures and flight cancellations in...
Songkhla pushes to become South’s aromatic coconut capital as Governor backs price support plan
SONGKHLA, Thailand – Songkhla Governor Ratthasart Chidchoo led a delegation to the "Phu Yai M" aromatic coconut plantation in Sathing Phra District. The visit...
Thai Interior Ministry orders governors to guard against price hikes amid Middle East tensions
BANGKOK, Thailand – Permanent Secretary for Interior Unsit Sampuntharat has instructed provincial governors nationwide to implement measures to address potential domestic impacts arising from...