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Thailand destroys US$100 million in counterfeit intellectual property
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – The Thai authorities on Monday destroyed over 120 tonnes -- 1.3 million pieces -- of counterfeit goods violating intellectual...
PM discussing possible ‘sin tax’ hike with finance ministry
BANGKOK, Aug 29 - Following the government's controversial sharp cut in petrol and diesel prices, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday defended the...
Thai Foreign Ministry confirms no Thais wounded, killed in US Hurricane
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – No Thai nationals in the US have been injured or killed in the Hurricane, reported Thani Thongphakdi, Deputy Director-General...
PM visits flood-hit areas in Phitsanulok, Udon Thani
BANGKOK, Aug 28 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday has visited flood-stricken areas in Phitsanulok in the North before leaving for the...
Thai team from Dhurakij Pundit University wins 2011 ABU Asia-Pacific Robot...
BANGKOK, Aug 28 - Thailand's contestant team from Dhurakij Pundit University on Sunday won the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2011 after beating a compatriot...
Labour Unions give government 6 months on Bt300/day minimum wage issue
BANGKOK, Aug 26 -- The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TSLC) said it has given the government six months to increase minimum wage for workers...
CEPA cuts Oil Fund collection from benzene, diesel
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – The Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA) has resolved to decrease the collection towards the Oil Fund from Benzene...
DIP to organise IP Fair 2-4 Sep
BANGKOK, 27 August 2011 – The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) will organise the IP Fair 2011 from 2 to 4 September 2011 where...
Govt spokesperson defends her deputy
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – Government Spokersperson Titima Chaisang has asked the society for an opportunity for her deputy Anusorn Iamsa-at to work...
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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,...
Drunk Police Oversight official accused of slapping DJ over birthday song request
KHON KAEN, Thailand – A DJ in Khon Kaen has filed a police complaint after allegedly being slapped several times by an intoxicated customer...