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Energy Ministry studying energy price restructuring
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan has tasked the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) with studying the whole structure of...
Suan Dusit Poll: People want high living cost solved
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Bangkok people want the government to urgently control product prices, solve the high cost of living problem as well...
PTT to adopt daily minimum wage hike policy in 2012
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Domestic refinery and retailer PTT Plc is preparing to increase the daily minimum wage to 300 baht beginning 1...
Private bus operators agree to cut fares by 2 satang/km
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Private bus operators have agreed to reduce their fares by 2 satang per kilometer, overturning their previous resolution to...
Consumer Sentiment Index during current administration higher than in previous government:...
BANGKOK, Sept 2 – Overall ABAC Consumer Sentiment Index (ACI) in the current government stood at 51.01 points higher than the 37.6 point registered...
No foreign investors plan to withdraw investments from Thailand: BoI survey
BANGKOK, Sept 2 - The Board of Investment (BoI) found no foreign investors planned to withdraw investment from Thailand, according to its survey of...
Bird flu, HFMD outbreak under close watch
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with related units to monitor and prevent the spread of avian...
Jatuporn exposes secret movement to topple govt
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Pheu Thai party-listed MP Jatuporn Prompan has confirmed that there is an integrated underground movement trying to overthrow the...
Police to tackle drug trafficking seriously
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Deputy National Police Chief Police General Prewpan Dhamapong has pledged to continue a fight on narcotic drug suppression while...
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Thailand reviews property measures to elevate foreign investor confidence
PATTAYA, Thailand - In the context of long-term economic recovery and stimulus, the government has placed significant importance on using the real estate sector...
Pattaya fights to reclaim pavements from vehicles invading pedestrian space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against vehicles parked on pavements along Pattaya Second Road, issuing arrest records and referring...
Pattaya reviews beach parking after rental operators complain of space shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have received complaints from rental vehicle operators over a lack of parking spaces near Pattaya Beach and are...
Bangsaen Beach draws day-trippers with clear waters, shady spots and fresh seafood
CHONBURI, Thailand – Bangsaen Beach attracted crowds of visitors on October 15, with clear seawater and a lively beachfront creating an inviting scene for...
Pattaya awaits cooler weather to lift hopes for year-end tourism
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism operators in Pattaya are hoping cooler weather will encourage more visitors during the year-end high season, with businesses closely watching...