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Interior Ministry to host OTOP Midyear 2012 to boost local economy
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 – The Interior Ministry is set to organize a special sale event to boost domestic spending and economy. ...
Tourism Ministry content with Jan-Jul tourist arrivals
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 – The Tourism Ministry is content with the tourist arrivals in Thailand during the first 7 months of this...
UTCC: Farmers in 100,000-baht debt on average
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 - A survey by the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has indicated that Thai farmers on average...
Finance Ministry introduces scripless bonds
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 - The Finance Ministry has introduced the scripless bonds to the public to facilitate the purchase of bonds. The...
Culture Ministry to issue a special publication on Thai Kings and...
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 – The Culture Ministry has been working on a special publication project, featuring various royal projects and initiatives to...
EXAT to install steel barrier on expressways to prepare for future...
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 – The operator of Thailand’s expressway system is stepping up its effort to prevent serious accidents that may happen...
Security tightened in restive South during post-Ramadan period
BANGKOK, Aug 16 - Thai Defence Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa said on Thursday that security officials have been instructed to be on high...
Govt: Water management projects transparent
BANGKOK, 17 August 2012 – The government is prepared to reveal to the public its 1-year performance report. It insists that the water...
More rain forecast in North, Northeast due to impact of Kai-Tak
BANGKOK, Aug 17 - More rain has been forecast for the north and northeastern regions of Thailand due to the impact of typhoon...
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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,...