Tag: Bangkok
2011 inflation not more than 3.7%
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 – The national inflation throughout 2011 is anticipated to move around 3.2-3.7%, and the estimated rise is attributed to the...
PTT expected to resume gas transfer in early August
BANGKOK, July 29 - The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is expecting PTT Plc, Thailand's largest oil and gas conglomerate, to resume...
MOPH orders hospitals to gear up for upcoming floods
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011– The Ministry of Public Health has instructed all hospitals to be prepared to provide services amidst anticipated heavy flooding after...
People urged to refrain from alcohol in Buddhist Lent
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has encouraged people to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages during this Buddhist Lent as...
Schools urged to promote Chinese language learning
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 – The Ministry of Education is urging schools nationwide to promote Chinese language study as it has been regarded...
1,650 police to ensure smooth by-election in Nong Khai, Sukhothai
BANGKOK, July 29 -- The Royal Thai Police will dispatch 1,650 police to ensure there is no disruption at the polls during Sunday's by-election...
PTTEP begins producing oil in Vietnam in Q3
BANGKOK, July 28 -- PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) announced today it expected to produce oil in Vietnam in this year’s third quarter...
Thai economy in 2nd half of 2011 projected to grow by...
BANGKOK, July 28 - Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) on Thursday projected the country's economy in the second half of this year will grow...
Thai rice exports increase, reaches Bt107 billion Jan-June
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's rice exports increased to 6.3 million tonnes in the first half of 2011, valued at Bt107 billion, according to...
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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...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...