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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Pattaya’s peaceful family-friendly appeal fades as viral fight clips become a nightly trend
PATTAYA, Thailand – Another late-night street fight involving Thai men and a foreign tourist has gone viral in Pattaya, renewing debate over why confrontations...
Pilgrims perform Jamarat ritual as key Hajj rites continue in Mina and Mecca
MINA, Saudi Arabia – Muslim pilgrims from around the world, including Thai pilgrims, have begun performing the “stoning of the devil” ritual at the...
TAT targets high-spending UK travelers with 2026 roadshow across major cities
LONDON, UK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) strengthened Thailand’s engagement with the United Kingdom market through the Amazing Thailand Roadshow to UK...
TAT pushes Chiang Mai prototype as flagship of Thailand’s green tourism shift
CHIANG MAI, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is advancing the Chiang Mai Prototype as a sustainable destination development model, with key...
Foreign customer removed after inappropriate behavior at Bangkok massage shop
PATTAYA, Thailand – A massage shop in Bangkok has reported an incident involving an Indian tourist who was removed after allegedly engaging in inappropriate...