Tag: Bangkok
Princess Chulabhorn impresses nation with her efforts to save people from...
BANGKOK, 4 July 2012 - People recognize Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn as founder of Chulabhorn Hospital, but not many know that the Princess...
No evacuation order after Bangkok refinery fire
BANGKOK, July 4 – No evacuation order has been issued after the fire at the Bangchak refinery on Wednesday morning, but nearby schools have...
India and Myanmar’s MOU to boost Thai economy
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – India and Myanmar have signed an MOU on economy, commerce, and investment, which is expected to help boost Thai...
GLO to proceed with online lottery project ahead of AEC
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is preparing to push forward the online lottery project in order to develop the...
MOAC pushes for Thai silk conservation and development
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has confirmed its support for Thai silk development, conservation and protection as well...
Central bank unveils banknote marking Queen’s 80th birthday
BANGKOK, July 3- The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Tuesday introduced a Bt80 commemorative banknote to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 80th birthday anniversary...
EGAT: Dams have capacity to handle water in monsoon season
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) said it has reserved space in dams for the water expected in the...
FTI prepares Thai entrepreneurs for AEC
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Trang Chapter, has discussed with Thai industrial entrepreneurs concerning their readiness for the...
BoT to adjust interest rate appropriately based on the economy
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 - Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul is set to hold a discussion concerning the policy interest rate in...
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Who really owns Pattaya’s streets?
PATTAYA, Thailand – As tourists looked on near Walking Street, a late-night confrontation involving a group of transgender individuals and a woman aboard a...
Pattaya bag snatcher flees with Russian tourist’s passport, cash and phone
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Russian tourist was left shaken after a motorcycle-riding thief snatched her shoulder bag while she was walking along Soi Pattaya...
Pattaya takes aim at a decades-old beachfront rental problem
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya officials have launched a renewed campaign targeting what they describe as a decades-old illegal beachfront rental problem, vowing to reclaim...
June storms hover over Pattaya as beer bars fight to stay afloat
PATTAYA, Thailand – Dark clouds gathering over Pattaya this June are bringing more than just rain. For many beer bar operators already navigating another...
Thai Police ‘Operation VAR’ takes down pirate football streaming websites
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested four suspects and dismantled two major illegal football streaming networks accused of pirating international...