Tag: East Asia
PM aims to boost investor confidence for Thailand at WEF on...
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Prime Minister is determined to reassure foreign investors of Thailand's integrity and regain their confidence at the 21st...
FTI calls for urgent strengthening of Thai economy towards AEC
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to urgently strengthen the local economy ahead of...
Suu Kyi pledges to help improve rights of Myanmar workers
SAMUT SAKHON, May 30 - Myanmar opposition leader and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday promised to help resolve unequal rights...
Energy discussion takes place at World Economic Forum
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The 21st World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia’s unofficial opening took place on Wednesday with a private...
TAT: WEF hosting to attract huge revenue inflow
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects a huge flow of foreign revenue into the country during the 3-day...
Aung San Suu Kyi visits Burmese workers in Samut Sakhon
SAMUT SAKHON, 30 May 2012 – Visiting Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi greeted Burmese workers in Samut Sakhon Province, amidst large...
Myanmar workers gather to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
SAMUT SAKHON, May 30 -- Myanmar migrant workers and a virtual army of media have gathered outside the office of the Migrant Worker...
Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi set to arrive in Bangkok
BANGKOK, May 29 – Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to arrive in Bangkok on Tuesday night to attend the...
AOT airports ready for World Economic Forum on East Asia in...
BANGKOK, 28 May 2012 - The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is preparing Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airports to welcome world leaders and...
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Thai teen rocker Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent Grand Final
CALIFORNIA, USA – Thai teenage rock performer Nene Royal has advanced to the Grand Final of America’s Got Talent after receiving a Golden Buzzer...
Pattaya ready to welcome 5,000 US sailors and marines in September
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is preparing to welcome an estimated 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines when the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and two...
Thailand revokes tourist visa after Koh Samui zoo harassment case
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is sending a clear message: respect is non-negotiable. Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul confirmed that a foreign tourist...
Thai PM Anutin orders tougher measures against criminal networks
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered tougher nationwide action against evolving criminal networks, targeting identity fraud, nominee businesses, scams, illegal firearms,...
Tourists startled as Pattaya massage shop erupts in flames
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists and local residents were startled when a fire broke out at a health massage shop on Pratumnak Road in South...