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Free bus and train services to be extended until 15 Jan.
BANGKOK 4 October, 2011 – The cabinet has agreed to extend the free bus and train service until early next year. ...
Cabinet extends measures to help Thailand’s low income earners
BANGKOK, Oct 4 – Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday extended measures to reduce the cost of living for low income earners by offering free non-air...
Police chief transferred to head National Security Council
BANGKOK, Oct 4 – The Thai cabinet approved the transfer of national Police Chief Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree to become National Security Council (NSC)...
PM Yingluck to visit Myanmar
BANGKOK 4 October, 2011 - PM Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Myanmar on Wednesday to introduce herself to Myanmar’s leader as Thailand’s new...
PM’s profile hacker known, might be caught in 1-2 days
BANGKOK, 4 October 2011 – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has identified the hacker of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s Twitter account,...
Met Dept: Tropical Storm Nalgae to impact Lower Northeast
BANGKOK, 4 October 2011 – The Thai Meteorological Department expects Tropical Storm Nalgae to reach Vietnam on 5 October, affecting the Lower Northeast of...
TAT TAPS THE POWER OF MUSIC AND ROMANCE IN MARKETING TO...
Bangkok, September 22, 2011 — In realising the universal marketing power of music, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has sought the talent of...
Internal Trade Department’s hotline receives over 4,000 complaints
BANGKOK 3 October, 2011 –The Internal Trade Department has revealed that its hotline has received more than 4,000 calls since early this year, signifying...
PTT plans another palm oil factory in Indonesia
BANGKOK, 3 October 2011 - PTT Public Company Limited is planning to invest 600 million THB in the construction of another palm oil factory...
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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,...