Tag: Natural Resources and Environment
Logistics Development and Tourism Promotion in Eastern Thailand
BANGKOK, 18 June 2012 - The Ministry of Transport has been assigned to undertake a feasibility study for the full operations of the U-Tapao-Rayong-Pattaya...
DDPM steps up measures to prevent heavy rain-induced disaster
BANGKOK, 27 May 2012 – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) is stepping up its games to prevent possible disasters, induced...
PM sets up tripartite committee to watch over air quality in...
RAYONG, May 6 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra sets up a tripartite committee to monitor air quality around the Map Ta Phut Industrial...
China to send experts to help Thailand on water resources &...
BANGKOK, 27 April 2012 – China is set to send a team of experts to help Thailand's water management and flood prevention plans. ...
PM: Disaster zone may be declared in haze-hit North
BANGKOK, March 6 - As northern Thailand has been blanketed by haze for over a week, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday said...
Officials step up measures to tackle wildfire crisis in the North
BANGKOK, 25 February 2012 - The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has stepped up measures to put an end to the wildfire crisis...
Kowit to discuss restive south with related units
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister Police General Kowit Wattana is preparing to discuss southern insurgency with related ministries, especially those...
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Social Security Office urges insured workers to designate beneficiaries for death benefits
PATTAYA, Thailand – The government, through the Social Security Office (SSO) under the Ministry of Labor, is urging insured workers to prepare a written...
Foreigner married to a Thai says starting a business is still too difficult
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign resident has voiced frustration over the challenges foreigners face when trying to start a business in Thailand, even when...
Thailand becomes more affordable for dollar holders as baht hits one-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht moved to around 33.40 per US dollar in early trading on Thursday, marking its highest level in more...
Should Pattaya consider lowering lady drink charges around this time
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya moves through its softer tourism period, conversations are quietly emerging around whether nightlife venues should temporarily adjust “lady drink”...
Pattaya turns unpredictable as cloudy mornings give way to hot afternoons
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing highly changeable weather conditions, with mornings often starting under cloudy skies before giving way to strong afternoon sunshine...