Tag: Bangkok
Health Ministry: HFMD easing gradually
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 – The Thai Health Ministry has announced that the hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak in the country has been gradually...
Thai police nab Belgium’s most wanted fugitive
BANGKOK, July 31 - Thai police on Tuesday announced the arrest of Belgium's most wanted fugitive with outstanding arrest warrants in several criminal...
PM hosts dinner to mark end of Ramadan
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 – The Prime Minister hosted a dinner celebrating the end of the Ramadan fasting month for Muslim people at...
Yuthasak asserts curfew not needed in southern border region
BANGKOK, Aug 1 - Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa admitted Wednesday to a lack of unity among agencies in addressing southern violence, but...
KidZania set to debut at Siam Paragon in December
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - KidZania, the world's leading and fastest-growing edutainment chain, is launching its first Bangkok branch in December. The planned...
TAT will stage world’s biggest fashion show mid August
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Deputy Governor Wilaiwan Tawitsri has disclosed that the TAT, in collaboration with Rakchat...
Poll: Bangkokians plan to refrain from alcoholic drinks during Lent
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - Survey results by the Bangkok Poll show that over 70 percent of Bangkok residents opt to abstain from...
Airports of Thailand: Suvarnabhumi’s eastern runway returned to service
BANGKOK, July 31 – Repairs on Suvarnabhumi Airport's damaged eastern runway finished earlier than scheduled and it was returned to full operational service...
Thailand sees potential as regional hub with future hi-speed train
BANGKOK, July 31 - Thailand has the potential to be South East Asia's most important economic hub when its future high-speed train is...
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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,...