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Speed pills, crystal meth worth Bt30 million seized in Ubon Ratchathani
UBON RATCHATHANI, Aug 5- Three suspected drug traffickers were arrested on Sunday in this northeastern province with 120,000 methamphetamine pills and four packages...
About 10 explosive devices found on bus at Bangkok’s bus terminal
BANGKOK, Aug 5 - Over 10 explosive devices and one rifle were found hidden in a suitcase on a Nakhon Ratchasima-Bangkok bus in...
Thailand’s GDP growth to fall to 5-5.%: UTCC
BANGKOK, Aug 2 - The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) will lower its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth prediction for Thailand...
King, Queen concerned about insurgency in far South: Army chief
BANGKOK, Aug 5- Thai Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Sunday that Their Majesties the King and Queen are deeply concerned about unrest...
MEA launches the first electric vehicle charging station in Thailand
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 - Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) yesterday unveiled Thailand's first electric vehicle (EV) charging station for the public, with a...
Hospitality business set to blossom at the prospect of AEC
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 -M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Senior Vice President - Sales of ONYX Hospitality Group, has disclosed that the tourism industry and...
Thailand’s fuel production capacity to reduce in 10 years time
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 – According to the Ministry of Energy, Thailand will be able to produce natural gas and oil at only...
Thai CPI went up during first 7 months of 2012
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 – The Commerce Ministry has revealed that the country’s consumer prices have gone up slightly during the first 7...
BOI extended tax exempt on imported machinery for flood-hit businesses
BANGKOK, 2 August 2012 – The Board of Investment (BOI) has agreed to extend tax privileges for flood-affected business until the end of...
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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...