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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Thailand eyes airports as engines of regional growth
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is moving ahead with plans to unlock the potential of all 28 regional airports under the Department of Airports...
Bangkok rail passengers could pay just one fare
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has announced plans to submit its joint ticketing proposal to the Cabinet, with a common fare system for all...
Thai consumers drive sharp rise in japan-linked card spending
BANGKOK, Thailand – Krungthai Card Pcl (KTC) and JCB International (Thailand) on Monday reported a continuous increase in credit card spending driven by Thai...
Surf therapy pilot in Phang-nga marks new direction for Thai wellness tourism
PHANG-NGA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised the “Thailand Surf Therapy Real Experience and Trust Building Journey” on 18–19 June 2026...
Invasive species alert as crayfish caught in Kwan Phayao waters
PHAYAO, Thailand – Local fishermen at Kwan Phayao have expressed concern over a decline in local freshwater shrimp following reports of non-native crayfish being...