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Commerce Ministry urges Thailand to fix weaknesses before AEC
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce has indicated that Thailand is now 70% equipped to join the ASEAN Economic Community...
PM assures no funny business in selling Thai rice
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has insisted that the government has been adhering to the government-to-government (G2G) framework in...
BoT cuts 2012 GDP target to 5.7%
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – The Thai central bank has revised downward its economic growth projection for this year, while hinting an intention...
Thai embassy in Myanmar waiting for permission to vist 92 Thais...
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that the Thai embassy in Myanmar is now waiting for the Burmese...
Thai Red Cross Society acquires trucks from Australia for humanitarian missions
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 - Australia has on Wednesday delivered two trucks ordered by the Thai Red Cross Society to be used for...
Maldivian Health Minister visits Thailand
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – The Maldivian Health Minister paid a visit to Thailand on Wednesday to exchange medical knowledge with the Thai...
Thai private sector aiming for timely adjustment to cope with global...
BANGKOK, 25 July 2012 – Members of the private sector are urging Thailand to timely adjust itself in order to better cope with...
Cabinet approved THB3.5bil to help build dikes around 6 at-risk industrial...
BANGKOK, 25 July 2012 – The Cabinet has resolved to lend money to help build flood prevention system around major industrial estates at risk...
Economists urge govt to remove some unnecessary populist policies
BANGKOK, 25 July 2012 – Economists in Thailand have expressed their worries over the government’s populist policies, asking the government to skip some...
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Pattaya fights to reclaim pavements from vehicles invading pedestrian space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against vehicles parked on pavements along Pattaya Second Road, issuing arrest records and referring...
Pattaya reviews beach parking after rental operators complain of space shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have received complaints from rental vehicle operators over a lack of parking spaces near Pattaya Beach and are...
Bangsaen Beach draws day-trippers with clear waters, shady spots and fresh seafood
CHONBURI, Thailand – Bangsaen Beach attracted crowds of visitors on October 15, with clear seawater and a lively beachfront creating an inviting scene for...
Pattaya awaits cooler weather to lift hopes for year-end tourism
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism operators in Pattaya are hoping cooler weather will encourage more visitors during the year-end high season, with businesses closely watching...
Pattaya repairs worn playground equipment and plans new play area at Lan Pho Park
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is accelerating repairs to worn and damaged children’s playground equipment at Lan Pho Naklua Public Park and plans to...