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Government reviewing possibilities to green-light Eco-car for taxi use
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The government is considering to encourage taxi drivers to switch to energy-saving vehicles. Deputy...
Taxi co-op network petitions Agriculture Ministry on higher energy prices
BANGKOK, Aug 13 – Some 300 members of Thailand's taxi co-op network on Monday petitioned the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry asking for assistance...
Thailand to foster tangible rice market cooperation within ASEAN
BANGKOK Aug 14 – The Thai government is trying to foster active cooperation among rice producers within Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
LPG to increase by 25 satang, effective August 16 onwards
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The National Energy Policy Committee has decided to raise the LPG price for the transportation sector by 25...
Thailand & Korea signed MOU on water management
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – Thailand and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) on water management. ...
PM Yingluck pledges support to Thai sport development
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The Prime Minister has pledged full support to improve Thailand’s sports and athletes. Prime...
Nikom Wairatpanich elected Senate Speaker
BANGKOK, Aug 14 -- Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich was elected new Senate Speaker, in two rounds of voting, defeating appointed Senator Pichet...
Thaksin visa to US unrelated to politics: US Ambassador Kenney
BANGKOK, Aug 14 - US Ambassador to Thailand Kristie Anne Kenney said the US visa granted to self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra...
Cabinet increases compensation for southern violence victims
BANGKOK, Aug 14 - The Cabinet on Tuesday increased the amount of compensation to be awarded to southern violence victims, with each case...
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Road rage brewing as Pattaya baht bus blocks traffic to chat with passenger
PATTAYA, Thailand – A confrontation between a ride-hailing driver and a baht bus operator on Soi Buakhao has reignited complaints about traffic congestion and...
Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
UK to ban under-16s from social media under landmark ‘Australia Plus’ plan
LONDON, UK – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced sweeping new restrictions that will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing...
Phuket Model targets encroached forests and beaches for strict law enforcement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin is moving forward with the “Phuket Model” policy to reclaim encroached forest areas...
Food delivery joins Thais Help Thais Plus program as merchants expect sales surge
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thais Help Thais Plus economic stimulus program has opened food delivery orders through four major platforms, with merchants expecting a...