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Security forces in Deep South staying extra-vigilant around all state offices
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has ordered security forces in violence-plagued southern border area to step up surveillance measures around all...
Govt declared success in rice-pledging scheme
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has declared its success in the rice-pledging program, which is said to have helped raise the...
Myanmar pledges to care for 92 Thai detainees, axe blacklist
BANGKOK, Aug 17 - Myanmar President Thein Sein pledged to take care of all 92 Thais being held for alleged land encroachment and...
Foreign Minister set to visit Brazil and Chile
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 - Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul is scheduled to visit Brazil and Chile during August 17-20, at the invitation...
House of Representatives approves 2013 budget bill
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - The House of Representatives early Saturday morning voted 279-8 to approved on the third reading the proposed Bt2.44 trillion...
PM still concerned by water situation
BANGKOK, Aug 18 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra thanked the public and private sectors for assistance in dredging canals while expressed worry over...
More Thai farmers in debt: UTCC survey
BANGKOK, Aug 16 - A survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce finds that the number of farmers having informal...
Asian rubber cartel cuts production to boost prices
BANGKOK, Aug 17 - Thai Deputy Agriculture Minister Natthawut Saikua said Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to slash their rubber export volume and...
Thai Industries Sentiment Index drops below 100 in July
BANGKOK, Aug 17 – The Thai Industries Sentiment Index in July dropped to 98.7 from 102.7 in the previous month, sinking beneath 100...
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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,...