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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Bangkok and provinces under thunderstorm watch despite easing monsoon
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Meteorological Department says rainfall is expected to decrease over the next 24 hours as the southwest monsoon weakens over the...
Blue skies can be deceiving in Pattaya as rain arrives without warning
PATTAYA, Thailand – One moment the sun is shining brightly over Pattaya Beach, drawing tourists to the sand, outdoor cafés, and seaside promenades. The...
Fed signals keep markets on edge as Thai baht weakens
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht is expected to trade within a range of 32.50 to 33.20 per U.S. dollar this week as investors...
Bangkok orders safety inspections after historic district awning collapse kills man
BANGKOK, Thailand – A concrete awning collapsed from a row of old commercial buildings in Bangkok’s historic district on Saturday, killing one person and...
Thailand launches high-tech crime war with AI systems and global SHIELD database
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is intensifying its crackdown on transnational networks by integrating the SHIELD international database and artificial intelligence surveillance systems to...