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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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Woman’s car vandalized over parking dispute as angry neighbor leaves threatening note
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 26-year-old woman has filed a police complaint after a neighbor allegedly vandalized her car and left a threatening note following...
Thailand braces for possible Super El Niño as PM orders urgent readiness plans
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is closely monitoring the development of the "Super El Niño" phenomenon, with the Prime Minister directing all relevant state...
Historic Thai temple nears UNESCO World Heritage status as final vote looms
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Culture disclosed that Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is scheduled for a final vote...
Thai Police target World Cup gambling networks, trace over 2 billion baht in transactions
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal betting related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by shutting...
Королевская семья провела священные похоронные церемонии в честь принцессы Баджракитиябхи в Большом дворце
БАНГКОК, Таиланд – Их Величества Король Маха Вачиралонгкорн и Королева Сутхида вместе с членами королевской семьи возглавили церемонию королевского омовения и первый вечер буддийских...