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ICT pressing on disaster warning system development
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will press on development of the country's natural disaster warning...
Greenpeace calls on govt to develop sustainable energy system
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – Greenpeace Southeast Asia has encouraged the government to push forward a policy to develop a sustainable energy management...
FTI: Jul TISI drops to 105.2
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011– The Thai Industrial Sentiment Index (TISI) for 1,104 enterprises in 40 industrial groups dwindled to 105.2 points in July...
BoT against using reserves for oil investment
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is against the idea of the government to use international reserves in order...
Singapore’s Cedar Holdings sells part of its Shin Corp stake
BANGKOK, Aug 18 – Singapore's Cedar Holdings has sold 253.5 million shares or about 7.9 per cent of its Shin Corp shares, the...
Thailand’s industrial confidence index drops in July
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - Thailand's industrial confidence index in July fell from 107.4 to 105.2 in the previous month as a result of...
Thailand’s auto sales and production robust in July
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - Thailand's auto sales in July totaled 72,902 units, an increase of 3.76 per cent from the previous month and...
Transport Minister to follow up with problems in Airport Link system
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – Transport Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat is scheduled to inspect the operation of the Airport Rail Link...
Thailand ready to host 4th APEC Youth Science Festival
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011– Thailand is gearing up to host the 4th APEC Youth Science Festival during 20-26 August in honor of His...
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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,...