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‘Thai Smile’ approved as name of THAI’s new low-cost carrier, in...
BANGKOK, Aug 19 - Thai Airways International's executive board (THAI) meeting today approved 'Thai Smile' as the name of the national flag carrier's...
More Thais getting overweight
BANGKOK, 21 August 2011- The Department of Health reveals that Thais tend to consume fattening and unhealthy food, causing a large number of...
Abhisit concerned over Pheu Thai s salary scheme
BANGKOK, 21 August 2011-Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was particularly concerned with Pheu Thai’s policy on economy and foreign affairs while...
ABAC Poll: People prefer Thaksin to remain uninvolved with Yingluck’s gov
BANGKOK, 21 August 2011- ABAC Poll revealed that the majority of the 2193 correspondents in 17 different provinces preferred that no provisions in...
First batch of Thai soldiers returns home from peacekeeping mission in...
BANGKOK, Aug 21 – The first batch of 201 Thai soldiers returns home after completing their nine-month tour with the African Union-United Nations...
Two suspects arrested in possession of 94 kg of crystal meth
BANGKOK, Aug 21 - Two Thai drug dealers were arrested with 94 kg crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice," in their possession, according...
Army chief, defence minister visit Thai-Cambodian border
BANGKOK, Aug 19 – Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha accompanied Defence Minister Gen Yutthasak Sasiprapa to visit troops stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border...
Tourist Service Center opened at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011– The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has officially launched the Tourist Service Center at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a target...
Kittirat: Rice pledging to bring wealth to farmers
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong is adamant that the rice mortgaging...
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Thailand approves ‘Lemon Law’ giving consumers stronger rights over defective products
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the long-awaited “Lemon Law,” a landmark consumer protection bill that would make sellers more accountable for defective...
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,...