Tag: Chinese
Transport Ministry: BKK-Chiang Mai high speed rail ready by 2018
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012 – The Transport Minister has expressed confidence that the first high speed railway connecting Bangkok and Chiang Mai will...
Three more suspects arrested in call centre scam
BANGKOK, May 18 – The Thai authorities arrested three more men in connection with call scams which surfaced in the past week, and...
Commerce Ministry to propose Cabinet add cooked meals into price control...
BANGKOK, May 13 – The Commerce Ministry will propose the Cabinet add cooked meals into the price control list on May 14, said...
ICT signs MOU with China, acquiring 400,000 tablets
BANGKOK, 10 May 2012– The Thai government has signed an MOU with a Chinese tablet manufacturer who agrees to provide Thailand with 400,000 tablet...
Shrimp farmers protest seeking higher shrimp prices
SONGKHLA, May 8 - Shrimp farmers from eight southern Thai provinces gathered today at the Tinsulanonda Bridge in this provincial seat awaiting the...
Thai immigration police arrest more Chinese call centre scam artists
CHON BURI, May 4 – The Thai authorities rounded up another call centre scam gang today--the second in two days--this time in the...
PM Yingluck ready to pass new laws on water management
BANGKOK, 28 April 2012 – The prime minister is planning to introduce new laws to rein in the country's water resources management. ...
Shan drug kingpin suspect held in Laos, says Chalerm
BANGKOK, April 27--- Thai Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung on Friday confirmed that the Lao authorities have arrested Jai Norkham, ethnic Shan drug...
Chinese tour operators urged Thai government to take care of 3...
BANGKOK, 22 April 2012 – A recent meeting with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinnawatra has boosted confidence among China’s leading travel agents and operators...
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Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...