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Cabinet approves Bt350 billion deficit budget for 2012 fiscal year
BANGKOK, Sep 13 - The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a budget deficit of Bt350 billion for the 2012 fiscal year, starting Oct 1, according...
140 million THB worth of flood damage sustained by schools across...
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011 -Basic Education Commission Secretary-General Chinapat Pumirat said floods had left 635 schools submerged, 3 students killed and one injured. The...
Yingluck donates money in support of Mahidol Day
BANGKOK, 13 September 2011 -Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today received commemorative flags on Mahidol Day from medical students of Siriraj Hospital who aim to...
Cabinet approves another reshuffle in key ministries
BANGKOK, Sept 13 - Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved the latest transfer of senior government officials in another major reshuffle in key ministries and...
Thai PM hails Indonesian visit as successful
BANGKOK, Sept 13 -- Thai Prime Minster Yingluck Shinawatra described her visit to Indonesia as a successful trip with the two countries mutually agreeing...
35 provinces on flash flood alert due to continued heavy rains
BANGKOK, Sept 12- Thailand's centre for the administration of flood situation on Monday warned local residents in river basins in 35 provinces to beware...
Thai Airways is now world s 2nd best airline
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 -Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Thailand’s own airline, is now ranked the world’s second best airline in the world...
Commerce Min holds seminar on business channels in Africa
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 – The Ministry of Commerce has opened a seminar concerning trade opportunities in Africa in hopes of encouraging Thai entrepreneurs...
Poll: Economists balk at National Wealth Fund establishment
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 – Most economists disagree with the Government’s plan to set up the National Wealth Fund during this period on fears...
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Road rage brewing as Pattaya baht bus blocks traffic to chat with passenger
PATTAYA, Thailand – A confrontation between a ride-hailing driver and a baht bus operator on Soi Buakhao has reignited complaints about traffic congestion and...
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...
UK to ban under-16s from social media under landmark ‘Australia Plus’ plan
LONDON, UK – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced sweeping new restrictions that will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing...
Phuket Model targets encroached forests and beaches for strict law enforcement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin is moving forward with the “Phuket Model” policy to reclaim encroached forest areas...
Food delivery joins Thais Help Thais Plus program as merchants expect sales surge
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thais Help Thais Plus economic stimulus program has opened food delivery orders through four major platforms, with merchants expecting a...