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BMA giving free vegetarian food to people at BTS station
BANGKOK, 28 September 2011 -Deputy Bangkok Governor Theerachon Manomaipiboon said the Office of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the BTS Group Holding Plc Co....
Appeals Court postpones BBC case ruling
BANGKOK, 28 September 2011 - The Criminal Court has postponed the Appeals Court’s ruling of the embezzlement case against the three bankers of defunct...
Royal Irrigation Dept. claims Hai Tang storm is abating
BANGKOK, 28 September 2011 - According to the Royal Irrigation Department, the Hai Tang storm is set to ease, thus stabilizing water levels. ...
Suvarnabhumi Airport launched its first airport TV programs to boost tourism
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011 -In its first ever television program, the Airport of Thailand (AoT) has unofficially launched its own channel produced by World...
Thailand set to become Asian film hub
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011 -The Ministry of Cultures is drafting a strategic plan to transform Thailand into Asia’s hub of Asian films. ...
Farmers demand Govt’s help under income guarantee scheme
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011 – Representatives of rice farmers have gathered to call for the Opposition to help ensure the Government’s financial assistance in...
Commerce Ministry: Thai economy still strong despite impact from the US...
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011 -Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong said he was confident that Asian economy was strong despite economic...
PM: Improvement of community economy for a sustainable prosperity
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011 -Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra admitted that the global economy had sent the Thai stock market plunging to the lowest level...
Northeast, East and South to brace for Storm Haitang
BANGKOK, 27 September 2011- The Meteorological Department has warned 24 provinces in the northeastern, eastern and southern regions to brace for tropical storm Haitang...
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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,...