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Thailand alerted to bird flu after patients reported in neighbouring countries
BANGKOK, Aug 30 - Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has remained vigilant for the possibility of an outbreak of bird flu after patients contracting...
BANGKOK SKY TRAIN (BTS) ADDS FIVE NEW STATIONS ON ITS SUKHUMVIT...
Bangkok’s popular mass transit system, the Skytrain, has added another five new stations on its Sukhumvit Line. These are Bang Chak (E10), Punnavithi (#11),...
CEPA adjusts Oil Fund levies on gasohol, leading to price decrease
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – The Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA) has decided to adjust the Oil Fund levies on Gasohol 95,...
Cabinet raises compensation for flood-affected farmers
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – The Cabinet has resolved to increase the rate of compensation for agriculturalists who are affected by floods, especially...
FPO: Oil Fund levy cut to help lower inflation by 0.5%
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has indicated that the Thai economy continued to expand in July on account...
DEP to host Thailand International Logistics Fair 2011 at BITEC
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 -The Department of Export Promotion (DEP) will host Thailand International Logistics Fair 2011 (TILOG) next month at BITEC Bangna...
Quality inspection of jasmine rice products held throughout Bkk
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 -The Department of Internal Trade is carrying out its monthly inspection on jasmine rice in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces...
Finance minister: Govt pushing nation to prosperity
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – Finance Minister Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala has announced that the government has four major policies to push the nation towards...
Democrat opens political school, prepares for budget debate in Nov
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – The Democrat Party has officially launched its political school with the first course focusing on economic matters in a...
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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,...