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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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Großbritannien will Social-Media-Nutzung für unter 16-Jährige verbieten – umfassender „Australia Plus“-Plan vorgestellt
LONDON, Großbritannien – Der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer hat weitreichende neue Maßnahmen angekündigt, die Kindern unter 16 Jahren den Zugang zu großen sozialen Netzwerken...
Aufhebung des Nachmittags-Alkoholverkaufsverbots in Thailand sorgt für Kritik
PATTAYA, Thailand – Wissenschaftler und Experten für öffentliche Gesundheit haben Bedenken geäußert, nachdem die thailändische Regierung die Verkaufszeiten für alkoholische Getränke landesweit ausgeweitet hat....
Moviegoer calls cinema visit ‘worst of my life’ after disruption in Bangkok cinema
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Facebook post has gone viral after a moviegoer described what she called the “worst movie experience” of her life during...
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...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...