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PM pledges to secure release of 2 detained Thai activists
BANGKOK, Sept 14 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday said she has not received official confirmation from Cambodia over the possible release...
Chalerm pledges no violation of law in govt’s anti-drug campaign
BANGKOK, Sept 15 - Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung on Thursday promised that the Thai government's recently-launched campaign against narcotics will follow the...
Thai students win gold, silver medals at Earth Science Olympiad in...
BANGKOK, Sept 14 -- Thai students won one gold, three silver medals, and a number of special awards at the 5th International Earth Science...
Thai PM visits Cambodia to strengthen bilateral cooperation
BANGKOK, Sept 15 -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will leave Bangkok for the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh on an official one day...
Drug dealers caught in police sting operation
Police have arrested a 41 year old British national named Mr. George Wayne Howe at his room at M.B Apartment. This...
Village funds to receive 80 bn THB next year for easing...
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011– The Ministry of Finance is ready to allocate a total of 80 billion THB to village funds nationwide next year...
Cabinet approves 2.33-trillion-baht draft budget bill for 2012
BANGKOK, 14 September 2011 - The Cabinet this week approved the proposed expenditure of 2.33 trillion baht for fiscal 2012 and was considering a...
Cabinet extends emergency decree in Deep South until 19 Dec
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011 – The Cabinet has approved the extension of the emergency decree in the three southern border provinces for three more...
Lower Chao Phraya River expected to surge during 19-20 Sep
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011 – The Royal Irrigation Department has urged residents of the Lower Chao Phraya River Basin to keep their eyes on...
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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,...