Tag: Bangkok
AOT: Runway sinkhole was not caused by construction flaw
BANGKOK, 6 July 2012 - Following the collapse of a runway in Suvarnahumi Airport last night, the airport’s General Manager, Somchai Sawasdeepon, said the...
Health Ministry determined to fight liver and gallbladder cancer for Thais
BANGKOK, 6 July 2012 – The Public Health Ministry is determined to lower the number of liver and gallbladder cancer patients in the country’s...
ASEAN Sec-Gen: AEC may expose people to non-communicable illnesses
BANGKOK, 6 July 2012 – The Secretary-General of ASEAN is worried that the integration of the 10-member economic bloc into a community may put...
Bangchak to replace faulty equipment fingered in refinery fire
BANGKOK, July 5 – Equipment damaged in yesterday’s Bangchak Petroleum fire—a kerosene stripper—will be replaced and the company plans to restart its No 2...
Lampang police seize Bt36 million in illicit drugs
LAMPANG, July 5 - Two drug traffickers were arrested for possession of illicit drugs with a street value of Bt36 million in this northern...
International Arrivals to Thailand Remain Strong Despite Global Economic Slowdown
Bangkok, July 05, 2012 – The global economy slowdown has had little impact on tourist arrivals to Thailand. The Kingdom had a total of...
Thailand to negotiate with EU on generalised system of preferences
BANGKOK, July 5 - Thailand's Trade Negotiations Department has been assigned to speed up its negotiations with the European Union (EU) on its new...
King to launch 5 irrigation projects Saturday
BANGKOK, July 6- His Majesty the King will preside over the inauguration ceremony tomorrow of five royally-initiated irrigation projects at the Royal Irrigation...
UTCC: June consumer confidence index at 9-month high
BANGKOK, 5 July 2012 – The latest study showed Thai consumer confidence has strengthened to a 9-month high in June. ...
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Thai government rejects allegations of media surveillance
Officials said routine monitoring of news coverage is intended to track public concerns and correct misinformation, not to restrict journalists or media organizations.
BANGKOK, Thailand...
Thai government reports progress in medical cannabis compliance drive
Officials say inspections, public consultations, and enforcement actions are part of ongoing efforts to regulate cannabis use and protect public health.
BANGKOK, Thailand – The...
CIBbot debuts as virtual legal adviser for the public
Developed with support from the NRCT, CIBbot helps users access legal guidance, identify the correct investigative agency, and prepare police reports through the CIB...
Power theft probe uncovers illegal cryptocurrency mining network
Officials say electricity theft through meter tampering and illegal connections was used to power cryptocurrency mining operations, prompting criminal complaints and multimillion-baht damage claims.
BANGKOK,...
Minister orders probe after woman dies linked to banned slimming supplement
Officials are tracing the source of a weight-loss product containing banned sibutramine and searching for those responsible after a woman's death.
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister...