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Thailand’s 2012 economic growth projection drops to 5.7% from previously forecast...
BANGKOK, Aug 3 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) lowered its projection for the country’s economic performance this year to 5.7 per cent...
ICT infrastructure to be available nationwide in 5 years
BANGKOK, Aug 4- Thailand’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry was set to make the ICT infrastructure accessible to Thai people across the...
Yuthasak asserts curfew not needed in southern border region
BANGKOK, Aug 1 - Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa admitted Wednesday to a lack of unity among agencies in addressing southern violence, but...
Several provinces prepare Buddhist Lent candle parades
BANGKOK, 31 July 2012 – Several provinces throughout the country have begun to organize the Buddhist Lent candle parades for the procession on...
Thai badminton doubles win, while boxer eliminated in Olympic Games
As the Olympics Games in London is in full swing, let's take a quick look at the results of Thai athletes from Sunday...
Cambodian toddler in Rayong dies of HFMD: Thai expert
BANGKOK, July 27 -- The hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) was the cause of the death of a two-year-old Cambodian boy in Thailand's eastern province...
Thai Chamber of Commerce: Thais are not quite enthusiastic about the...
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – As the realization of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) looks set to open more doors for Thailand, concerns...
Thai rice exports drop 45% in first half of 2012
BANGKOK, July 25- Thai rice exports in the first six months of this year dropped by 45 per cent to 3.45 million tonnes...
At least 14 workers injured in gas leak in Ranong
RANONG, July 22- Some 14 workers on Sunday suffered from breathing difficulties after inhaling ammonia leaked at a frozen shrimp factory in the southern...
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Stakeholder feiern Rückzug der thailändischen Einreisesteuer
Eine einflussreiche Allianz aus internationalen Fluggesellschaften, Reiseveranstaltern und Lobbyisten hat die thailändische Regierung überzeugt, die geplante Einreisesteuer in Höhe von 300 Baht (ca. 9...
Stakeholders claim victory over withdrawn Thai entry tax
A powerful combination of foreign airlines, international travel agents and lobbyists have persuaded the Thai government to withdraw the proposed 300 baht (US$9) entry...
Pattaya takes strong action against rowdy Kuwaiti motorcycle groups after months of tolerance
PATTAYA, Thailand – After months of public frustration and sleepless nights in Soi Yensabai, Pattaya police and local administrative officers have finally launched a...
Pattaya lays large drainage pipes to ease flooding near railway road
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is racing to complete a major drainage improvement project along the railway parallel road, aiming to connect a new...
American tourist’s visit to Pattaya Beach ends with 3,000 baht theft and head wound
PATTAYA, Thailand — An early-morning beachside stroll turned violent for an American tourist on July 15, when an attempted theft by two transgender individuals...