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Thai exports rise in August
BANGKOK, Sept 22 – Thai exports in August were valued at US$21.5 billion, up 31.1 per cent year-on-year, a new record high, but imports...
BoI investment promotions surge in January-August
BANGKOK, Sept 22 - The number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects applying for investment promotions reached 679 with a total investment value of...
‘THAI Smile Air’ operational July 2012
BANGKOK, Sept 20 - THAI Smile Air, Thai Airways International (THAI)'s new sub-brand carrier, will begin operations in July next year, according to THAI...
Cabinet approves tax cut for first-time homebuyers, salary guarantees for new...
BANGKOK, Sept 20 – The Cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut taxes to support first-time home buyers to enable them to have their own...
Govt to lower corporate income tax
BANGKOK, 21 September 2011 – The government has agreed to lower corporate income tax in the near future in a move to speed up...
Bangkok Bank boss voices concern for govt policy
BANGKOK, 21 September 2011 -Former Deputy PM and Industry Minister Kosit Panpiemras has voiced his concern about the government’s economic policy, which he fears...
Bangchak to open gas stations in neighboring countries
BANGKOK, 21 September 2011 - Bangchak Petroleum Public Co.,Ltd has planned to spend 25 billion THB in its new investment projects over the next...
Thailand and Cambodia talks over petroleum project in Gulf of Thailand
BANGKOK, 21 September 2011 - Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has held a bilateral talk with Cambodia during ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) at...
Flood situation still worrying; death toll reaches 130
BANGKOK, Sept 20 - Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation on Wednesday reported flooding is ongoing in 24 provinces and that total fatalities...
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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...