Tag: Bangkok
Another unnecessary death on Sukhumvit Highway
Police and medics were called to a road accident on Sukhumvit road near the Wat Chong Lom u-turn on the morning of the 19th...
Cabinet approved 10% tax deduction for first time home buyers
BANGKOK, 20 September 2011 - The Cabinet this week gave a green light to 10% tax deduction for first time home buyers, who buy...
Bangkok Bank expects GDP growth of 3.6% this year
BANGKOK, 20 September 2011 – Bangkok Bank Executive Chairperson Kosit Panpiemrat has projected that this year’s gross domestic product (GDP) will expand by 3.6...
Abhisit: Red Shirt village expansion calls for authorities’ attention
BANGKOK, 20 September 2011 -Democrat and the Opposition Leader Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva has stressed that the Prime Minister should have taken the helm of...
Foreign Minister will introduce Thai gov to the UN in NY
BANGKOK, 20 September 2011 -Foreign Minister Mr. Surapong Torwijakchaikul has arrived in New York, United States and is prepared to clarify before the United...
Court hands down rulings on Santika Club fire case
BANGKOK, 20 September 2011 -The Criminal Court has handed down jail terms to the major shareholder of the Santika Club and the owner of...
HM the King commends irrigation engineers for carrying out successfully beneficial...
BANGKOK, 19 September 2011 - His Majesty the King today granted an audience to agricultural and irrigation officials led by Minister of Agriculture and...
Franchise organizations in Thailand expected to merge for their advantage
BANGKOK, 19 September 2011 -Director-General Banyong Limprayoonwong of the Business Development Department said franchise groups in Thailand would have a better chance in negotiating...
Thai and Myanmar investors discuss partnership leading to AEC formation
BANGKOK, 19 September 2011 -Thai and Myanmar businesspeople joined a seminar in Myanmar to determine investment trend after the ASEAN nations merge in 2015...
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Thailand announces passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha at 47
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Friday the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who died...
Thailand lowers flags to half-mast as cabinet prepares royal funeral arrangements
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Government House lowered national flags to half-mast on Friday ahead of a special cabinet meeting called to arrange the royal...
Mourners gather at Chulalongkorn Hospital to pay final respects to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
BANGKOK, Thailand – Crowds of mourners gathered at Chulalongkorn Hospital on Friday to pay their respects and await the final departure of Her Royal...
Pattaya vows ‘if we don’t protect it today there may be nothing left tomorrow’
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials, together with enforcement officers and special affairs staff, have continued operations along Pattaya Beach to tackle illegal occupation...
BoT confident in baht stability while Indonesia faces stronger currency pressure
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has confirmed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sees no need to call an emergency meeting,...