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Deputy PM Chalerm says negotiations work best to solve southern insurgency
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister Police Captain Chalerm Yubumrung has indicated that the southern unrest would be best resolved via...
Reforestation project launched in honor of HM the Queen
Bangkok, 8 August 2012 – A reforestation project has been launched to honor Her Majesty the Queen. The project is aimed at planting...
“Faith of Lumbini” project held in honor of the King and...
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – A group of Thai people is launching a project to develop Lumbini, the site where the Lord Buddha...
Energy committee lowered gasohol-diesel sales contribution to Oil Fund
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – The country’s energy committee has decided to collect less contribution from local gasohol and diesel sales to help shoulder...
Thailand planned new state-sponsored investment stimulus programs
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – Thailand is set to implement more investment stimulus programs to pave ways for the development of the country. ...
Cabinet extends 7% VAT collection by 2 more years
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – The Cabinet has decided to postpone the planned increase in the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate by a few...
Queen says mothers are like sculptors molding children with careful hands
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 - Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has granted the 2012 Mother’s Day slogan emphasizing tender efforts and attention a mother...
Top envoys voice opinions on Thailand’s stance in world arena
BANGKOK, Aug 7 - Thai ambassadors spoke their views on the country's stance in the world arena, following the ongoing Meeting of Thai...
No curfew in Thailand’s restive South: PM
BANGKOK, Aug 7 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday reaffirmed that she does not plan to impose a curfew to deter violence...
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Thailand approves ‘Lemon Law’ giving consumers stronger rights over defective products
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the long-awaited “Lemon Law,” a landmark consumer protection bill that would make sellers more accountable for defective...
No impact on tourism despite Russian advisory, says Thai Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul has reaffirmed that Thailand remains a safe destination and is ready to warmly welcome...
Armed foreigner terrorizes Phuket street until veteran Thai fighter steps in
PHUKET, Thailand – A foreign man who allegedly roamed the streets of Phuket armed with a knife and an aluminum bar, threatening and chasing...
Pattaya businesses plead for action as homeless scare away tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerns are growing among business owners and residents after large numbers of homeless individuals were once again found using Pattaya Beach...
Mystery surrounds fatal train strike near Pattaya as police probe man’s final moments
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 38-year-old man from Amnat Charoen province was killed after being struck by a freight train near Pattaya on Sunday night,...