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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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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,...