Tag: Bangkok
Red Shirts threaten lawsuit against Election Commission
BANGKOK, July 28 - Key leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the Red Shirts, on Thursday threatened to file suit...
State coffers first, new helicopter fleet later: PM-designate Yingluck
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's prime minister-to-be Yingluck Shinawatra said Wednesday that the Pheu Thai led-coalition government is ready to support the army plan...
14 rail routes in southern border provinces still halted
NARATHIWAT, July 28 – Rail services in this restive southern border province remained suspended Thursday for repair work amid tight security following Wednesday's bombing...
Malian national arrested with ‘ice’ worth Bt10.5 million
BANGKOK, July 28 – A Malian man on Thursday was detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for smuggling three kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, also known...
Thai retail business to grow 7-8% by year end
BANGKOK, July 26 - Thailand's retail sector is expected to continue growing by 7-8 per cent by the end of this year as a...
Hotels concerned over minimum wage hike policy
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thai Hotel Association (THA) has expressed concerns for 3-star hotels as they might be negatively impacted by the...
TAI eyes to produce 2.5 mn cars annually in 5 yrs
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is targeting to increase the country’s car production capacity to 2.5 million units per annum...
ITD 300 THB wage will not drive away investors
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011 -The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) said the minimum wage of 300 THB per day will not...
Thai exporters warned of bogus call centers luring them with attractive...
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011-The Department of Export Promotion Director General, Ms. Natawan Sakultanak, has warned Thai exporters not to transfer their money until...
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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...