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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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Security guards unable to stop driver before car enters campus pond
A Bangkok man was injured after driving his car into a university pond following a dispute with his mother over a condo rental. Police...
Dark clouds and showers sweep across Pattaya as rainy season conditions persist
Dark storm clouds gather over Pattaya Bay as seen from the top floor of a beachfront hotel on June 18, while scattered showers sweep...
Thailand targets cannabis traffickers with new 30,000-baht-per-kilo penalty
Thai Customs has introduced tougher fines for cannabis smuggling and export fraud in a bid to protect the country's international trade reputation.
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The world may change, but Pattaya’s biggest attraction remains the same
Rising costs and global uncertainty may affect travel decisions, but many visitors say Pattaya's friendly atmosphere and welcoming smiles remain its greatest attraction. (Photo...
Anutin meets Putin at ASEAN-Russia gala dinner in Kazan
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a gala dinner in Kazan during the ASEAN-Russia summit commemorating 35 years of relations.
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