Tag: Bangkok
PAD calls for dissolution of 5 parties
BANGKOK, 2 July 2011 – The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) for the disbandment of five political...
BoT: Political unrest not impacting much on tourism
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – The domestic political unrest dragged the Thai tourism down by less than 0.9% of the Gross Domestic Product...
TAT: Foreign tourists love Thai sea
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – Foreign tourists are found to be most attracted to Thai sea, sand and beaches, according to a recent...
FTI wants new govt to curb living cost
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011– The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has asked a new government to take care of the rising cost of...
Internet users warned not to violate electoral laws
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – Social network and internet users are warned not to violate electoral laws by making comments in favour of...
Stress level declining from recent years
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – The Department of Mental Health will conduct a new mental health survey this July after finding the stress...
Free public bus, 3rd class train continued
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – Free services on public buses and economy-class trains have been extended while the Thai Airways International (THAI) has...
Democrats, Pheu Thai ready last rallies ahead of Sunday election
BANGKOK, July 1 - In their last-ditch attempts to clinch more votes as the July 3 general election draws near, both the Democrat...
AOT to raise air passenger fees
BANGKOK, 30 June 2011 – The Airport of Thailand Plc (AOT) is preparing to increase the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) due to higher...
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Pattaya’s ‘Smart’ pedestrian crossing fails its own test as mayor attempts to use it
PATTAYA, Thailand – A high-profile safety demonstration turned into an awkward reality check this week when Mayor Poramet Ngampichet personally attempted to cross the...
Trat tourism unshaken as operators and TAT say border tensions haven’t affected visitor confidence
PATTAYA, Thailand – The president of the Trat Hotels and Resorts Association, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Trat Office, has confirmed...
Single travelers don’t care much whether the baht is expensive but Thailand’s economy should
PATTAYA, Thailand –Thailand’s currency continues to defy economic gravity, strengthening even as exports cool, household debt climbs, and purchasing power among ordinary Thais weakens....
Foreigners say Pattaya’s traffic laws feel ignored while police focus mainly on tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many long-term foreign visitors, Pattaya’s roads have become a symbol of everything that feels chaotic, inconsistent, and selectively enforced about...
Pan Pan Italian Food at 2 locations in Pattaya
The name Pan Pan and Italian food has been well known in Pattaya since 1976. Classic Italian kitchen specialising in pasta, meats and pizzas...