Tag: China
Long boat races this weekend
A meeting took place at city hall on the 10th of November in preperation for the Long Boat Tournament which will be held on...
FAO forecasts record rice harvests in 2011, rice trade increasing
BANGKOK, Nov 11 - Despite extensive floods in Asia since August, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has raised its July forecast...
Miss International Queen crown returns to Thailand in pageant devoted to...
The Miss International Queen crown returned to Thailand as a Bangkok communications student won Pattaya’s annual transvestite beauty pageant which, this year, served as...
Thai bourse postpones overseas roadshows awaiting clear flood rehab plan
BANGKOK, Nov 4 – Thailand’s flood crisis has prompted the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to postpone its overseas roadshows to the year-end, President...
Chartered flights from China canceled due to flood in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 -The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) revealed that over 70% of chartered flights from China to Thailand have been...
Chinese Mekong cargo ships escorted to Yunnan after deadly attack
CHIANG RAI, Oct 14 – Twenty eight Chinese cargo ships left Thailand's Chiang Saen port on the Mekong River Friday morning for southern China,...
Foreign countries indicate readiness to assist Thai flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, 11 October 2011 - China and the United States have indicated their readiness to assist the Thai government in relieving repercussions from floods....
Commerce ambassadors to assure importers of timely shipment
BANGKOK 6 October, 2011 – The Commerce Ministry has assigned the Export Promotion Department and its commerce ambassadors worldwide to update foreign customers on...
Thailand, Myanmar agree to strengthen cooperation at all levels
BANGKOK, Oct 6 - Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation at all levels while exploring ways to develop new...
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Social Security Office urges insured workers to designate beneficiaries for death benefits
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government, through the Social Security Office (SSO) under the Ministry of Labor, is urging insured workers to prepare a written...
Foreigner married to a Thai says starting a business is still too difficult
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign resident has voiced frustration over the challenges foreigners face when trying to start a business in Thailand, even when...
Thailand becomes more affordable for dollar holders as baht hits one-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht moved to around 33.40 per US dollar in early trading on Thursday, marking its highest level in more...
Should Pattaya consider lowering lady drink charges around this time
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya moves through its softer tourism period, conversations are quietly emerging around whether nightlife venues should temporarily adjust “lady drink”...
Pattaya turns unpredictable as cloudy mornings give way to hot afternoons
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing highly changeable weather conditions, with mornings often starting under cloudy skies before giving way to strong afternoon sunshine...