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Government reviewing possibilities to green-light Eco-car for taxi use
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The government is considering to encourage taxi drivers to switch to energy-saving vehicles. Deputy...
Taxi co-op network petitions Agriculture Ministry on higher energy prices
BANGKOK, Aug 13 – Some 300 members of Thailand's taxi co-op network on Monday petitioned the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry asking for assistance...
Thailand to foster tangible rice market cooperation within ASEAN
BANGKOK Aug 14 – The Thai government is trying to foster active cooperation among rice producers within Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
LPG to increase by 25 satang, effective August 16 onwards
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The National Energy Policy Committee has decided to raise the LPG price for the transportation sector by 25...
Thailand & Korea signed MOU on water management
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – Thailand and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) on water management. ...
PM Yingluck pledges support to Thai sport development
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The Prime Minister has pledged full support to improve Thailand’s sports and athletes. Prime...
Nikom Wairatpanich elected Senate Speaker
BANGKOK, Aug 14 -- Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich was elected new Senate Speaker, in two rounds of voting, defeating appointed Senator Pichet...
Thaksin visa to US unrelated to politics: US Ambassador Kenney
BANGKOK, Aug 14 - US Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Anne Kenney said the US visa granted to self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra...
Cabinet increases compensation for southern violence victims
BANGKOK, Aug 14 - The Cabinet on Tuesday increased the amount of compensation to be awarded to southern violence victims, with each case...
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Norwegian residents petition Banglamung authorities, allege harassment and rights violations by new estate owner
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 20 Norwegian residents of Thai-Norway Resort Village in Nongprue, Banglamung district, Chonburi, have filed a formal complaint with the...
Japanese driver involved in fatal U-turn crash off Pattaya as Vespa rider dies at...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A tragic late-night collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck at a U-turn point on Highway 331 (Laem Chabang–Map Eang...
Mystery surrounds fatal Sattahip motorcycle crash as police intensify probe
PATTAYA, Thailand – At approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 1, the Sattahip Police radio center received reports of a serious motorcycle accident on the...
As Pattaya debates crime and conduct, senior tourists sit quietly at the bar
PATTAYA, Thailand – Debate over tourist behavior and street incidents continues to circulate in Pattaya, but one group remains largely absent from the controversy:...
Pattaya Kite Festival soars as a phenomenal summer welcome for tourists amid global economic...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Reporters on the ground captured the vibrant atmosphere of the ongoing Pattaya International Kite on the Beach 2026, taking place from...