Tag: China
Bangkok-Korat high speed rail project to break ground in November
Bangkok (AP) - The Ministry of Transport expects construction of the first stretch of the Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima high speed rail project to...
Private sector believes China’s One Belt One Road will benefit Thailand
BANGKOK - The Thailand-China Business Council has expressed confidence that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and China's One Belt One Road strategy will contribute...
Thailand and China meet on media cooperation
BANGKOK - The Public Relations Department (PRD) has continued its collaboration with the Yunnan State Administration of Radio, Film and Television on the production...
Thai army chief brushes aside criticism of purchase of armored vehicles...
BANGKOK - The Commander of the Royal Thai Army has insisted that the purchase of armored vehicles from China was properly considered and approved...
Thai Navy inks submarine deal with China
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Navy has proceeded with a 13.5-million-baht submarine contract with China.
Navy chief of staff, Adm Luechai Ruddit who led a...
Somkid leads Thai road-show in China
A Thai trade delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is now on a road-show in China and will be signing an agreement...
China’s halt of visa on arrival adds higher cost for travel...
Thai travel agents say China's recent suspension of 144 hours visa-free application for security reason will certainly add higher cost for them.
Adith Chairattananon, secretary...
Chinese dams blamed for exacerbating Southeast Asian drought
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) - As China opened one of its six dams on the upper Mekong River last month to help parched Southeast Asian...
Cold snap grips Northeast, monsoon reaches South
BANGKOK – The Meteorological Department has forecast a temperature drop in the upper parts of the country and strong winds in the South. The...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...