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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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Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...