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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LONDON, Großbritannien – Der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer hat weitreichende neue Maßnahmen angekündigt, die Kindern unter 16 Jahren den Zugang zu großen sozialen Netzwerken...
Aufhebung des Nachmittags-Alkoholverkaufsverbots in Thailand sorgt für Kritik
PATTAYA, Thailand – Wissenschaftler und Experten für öffentliche Gesundheit haben Bedenken geäußert, nachdem die thailändische Regierung die Verkaufszeiten für alkoholische Getränke landesweit ausgeweitet hat....
Moviegoer calls cinema visit ‘worst of my life’ after disruption in Bangkok cinema
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Facebook post has gone viral after a moviegoer described what she called the “worst movie experience” of her life during...
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...