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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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Phuket tuk-tuk driver charged after British boxer falls to death in Patong
A tuk-tuk driver in Patong has been charged after a 29-year-old British boxer fell from his vehicle and later died, with police citing negligence...
Thailand issues ID cards to Myanmar refugees, stresses no path to citizenship
Thailand has begun issuing ID cards to registered Myanmar refugees, saying the documents are intended for identity verification and access to services, not as...
Phuket urban laws set for reform as government targets investment growth
Thailand’s Interior Ministry plans to revise outdated laws and zoning rules in Phuket to attract investment, while also investigating land ownership disputes and tightening...
Thailand pushes low-carbon rice farming in central provinces pilot
Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit visited Suphan Buri to promote low-carbon rice farming, showcasing smart irrigation, drones, and precision agriculture under a pilot program across...
Thailand investigates protein shake scandal after claims of misleading nutrition labels
Thailand has launched a probe into protein shakes amid claims some contain significantly less protein than stated on their labels.
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