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Gold prices continue rising to hit new record high
BANGKOK, Aug 22- Thailand's Gold Traders Association announced a Bt300 adjustment of gold prices at local market for the second time on Monday....
Thailand’s 2011 overall economic growth revised downward to 3.5-4%: NESDB
BANGKOK, Aug 22 – The Thai economy is expected to expand by 3.5-4 per cent in 2011, lower than the 3.5-4.5 per cent...
Thai Embassy: No Thais affected by terrorist attack in Eilat
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – The Thai Embassy in Israel has confirmed that no Thais were injured or killed in the recent shooting...
EC gives red card to Boonjong, awaits Court’s verdict
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – The Election Commission (EC) has issued a red card against former Deputy Interior Minister Boonjong Wongtrairat for electoral...
Yingluck promises to create a strong foundation for Thai economy, society...
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 - During the delivery of the government’s policy statement, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she would create a strong...
Free swine flu vaccinations for high risk groups
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 -Public Health Minister Mr. Wittaya Buranasiri said 2.5 million doses of swine flu vaccines would be injected for the...
Former Army Chief: No military coup if the country remains peaceful
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 -Former Army Commander General Chetta Thanajaro said the new government had the intention to work for Thailand and asked...
Multicolored shirt group called for examination of government s policy
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 -The multi-colored shirt people have submitted a petition to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to examine Pheu...
PM unruffled by policy debate
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has confirmed her readiness to elucidate the government’s policy statement to Parliament as she...
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Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...