Tag: Bangkok
Foreign minister vows to help 2 Thais in Prey Sar
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul has promised to help Thai Patriots Network coordinator Veera Somkwamkid and his secretary Ratree...
DDPM: 9 provinces remain inundated
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has concluded that nine provinces remain inundated following tropical storm...
Woman attacked by tiger popular visitor attraction
A shocking incident took place at the popular Million years Stone Park and crocodile farm on August the 11th when a tiger attacked a...
QUEEN’S CUP HUA HIN INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON 2011 TO BE HELD 28...
Bangkok, August 10, 2011 — As part of events celebrating the royal birthday of Her Majesty the Queen, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)...
Sugar producers call for price rise
BANGKOK, 14 August 2011 - Sugar cane farmers are demanding a rise in retail prices as sugar prices in the global market are...
Thailand may lose GSP if per capita income rises
BANGKOK, 14 August 2011 - The Department of Foreign Trade has warned that the government’s policy to increase the income rates throughout the...
Kasikorn Research Center: Tourism income to rise 4%
BANGKOK, 14 August 2011 - The tourism industry is likely to see a growth in income this year thanks to long weekends and political...
New rules for factories to protect the environment
BANGKOK, 14 August 2011 - The Department of Industrial Works is amending the ministerial announcement concerning practices that create environmental impact by factories to...
Chinese descendents celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival
BANGKOK, 14 August 2011 - Thais of Chinese descent celebrate Hungry Ghost Festival throughout the country on Sunday to remember their ancestors and pay...
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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,...