Tag: Economic
Greenpeace calls on govt to develop sustainable energy system
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – Greenpeace Southeast Asia has encouraged the government to push forward a policy to develop a sustainable energy management...
Special Report: Sufficiency Economy Evaluation Part 1
The Thai society has so far been unable to grab the main point of the Sufficiency Economy initiative of His Majesty King Bhumibol...
Kittirat: Oil Fund collection can be cut immediately
BANGKOK, 13 August 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong has confirmed that the policy to reduce the amount...
July Consumer Confidence Index hits record high in 64 months: UTCC
BANGKOK, Aug 11 – Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in July rose to 84.1 from 81.7 in the previous month, marking the third...
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Chinese man arrested for brutal murder of transgender woman in Pattaya guesthouse
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese man has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport while attempting to flee Thailand after allegedly murdering a transgender woman in...
Growing concerns over homeless incidents and random tourist attacks in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Growing unease is spreading among residents and tourists alike as reports of aggressive behavior from homeless individuals in Pattaya continue to...
Unlicensed claw machines in Pattaya tourist areas targeted over youth addiction and wasteful spending...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jiraporn Sindhuprai, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, has ramped up efforts to crack down on unlicensed claw machines,...
Foreigners increasingly target Pattaya businesses and exchange booths with fake dollar banknotes, police issue...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya businesses have recently fallen victim to an increasing number of scams involving counterfeit foreign currencies, including dollars and euros. The...
Pattaya officials address street dwellers as tourist safety concerns grow
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers conducted an inspection following complaints about street dwellers occupying and obstructing public areas with their belongings. Officers issued...