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Deputy PM Chalerm to visit Cambodia, seeking to help jailed activists
BANGKOK, Sept 1 -- Deputy Prime Minister Pol Capt Chalerm Yoobamrung on Thursday said he plans to visit Cambodia, seeking to help free two...
Hot-blooded Family Mart employee attacks abusive customer
In the early hours of August the 31st Police and Sawang Boriboon Foundation volunteers were called to a family mart near Big C Extra...
BoT indicates slowdown in agricultural, industrial sectors in Jul
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that the Thai economy underwent a slight slowdown in July, especially in...
Kittirat expects product price decline in line with cheaper transports
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong has projected that prices of products will start declining...
DIT: Pork price may be reduced to 140 THB/kg next week
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is planning to revoke the price ceiling for pork and replace it...
Rice pledging policy ready to begin in October
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 -The Commerce Ministry is set to propose a draft policy on rice pledging to the National Rice Committee (NRC)...
Energy minister working on energy credit card
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan is working on energy price restructuring to reflect the global energy prices, and on...
Wage scheme will be first launched in 7 pilot provinces
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 -The Ministry of Labor is launching a pilot program for the 300 THB minimum wage policy which will be...
Govt to launch tax cut policy for first-time car buyers
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – The Ministry of Finance will make the promise of tax reduction scheme for first-time auto buyers come to...
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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...