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Thailand’s 2011 annual tourism income rises 30%
BANGKOK, May 21 – Despite experiencing major tourism woes, Thailand earned tourism income exceeding Bt770 billion in 2011, an increase of 31 per...
Parliament prepares staff for ASEAN Community with English course
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012- Over 2,000 members of the parliamentary staff will be enrolled in an English language course as a preparation for...
Producers to maintain prices of more than 200 items to shore...
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 – Business operators have expressed their support to the government’s scheme to help shore up consumer burden by offering...
Thailand number 6 in the world to suffer from high fuel...
BANGKOK, 16 May 2012 - With the unproportional relation between fuel price and average daily income, Thailand has been ranked as the sixth...
Cabinet agrees to not control prices of cooked meals
BANGKOK, May 14 - The Cabinet on Monday agreed to not control prices of cooked meals, for it would be difficult and consumers...
PM’s Office Minister: School uniform prices rise only slightly
BANGKOK, 14 May 2012 – Prime Minister’s Office Minister Nalinee Taveesin has said that the school uniform prices have been adjusted only slightly...
Water retention areas to be finalised this month: Deputy PM Kittirat
TOKYO, May 13 – Designation of water retention areas under the government’s flood prevention plan will be finalised by May, said Deputy Prime...
Six injured in grenade attack at Narathiwat Red Cross Fair
NARATHIWAT, May 14 - One soldier and five local residents were wounded in a grenade attack yesterday in the southern province of Narathiwat....
9 agencies ink MOU on deforestation
BANGKOK, 10 May 2012 - Nine agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on deforestation to mutually counter the recurring problem. ...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...