Tag: Songkran
Bt100bn circulation estimated during Thai New Year
Thailand’s traditional New Year, Songkran, is projected to result in over Bt100 billion (over US$3.3 billion) in circulation, according to a survey by...
Bt140 billion expected to circulate during Songkran: Survey
BANGKOK, April 10 - Thais are expected to spend over Bt144 billion during this year’s Songkran traditional new year festival, while Prime Minister Yingluck...
Collection of royal relics, ashes of Princess Bejaratana
BANGKOK, April 10 -- HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, on behalf of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on...
Exports to China see first positive growth in 4 months in...
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Thai exports to China in February have expanded at a positive rate for the first time in four months...
Information center established for road safety during Songkran 2012
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 – The Road Safety Directing Center has launched the Songkran 2012 Road Safety Information Center with the objective of providing...
EGAT to provide sufficient power during Yetagun pipeline maintenance
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has planned to use fuel oil, diesel oil and other power plants...
Thailand, Cambodia agree to follow court decision
BANGKOK, 10 April 2012 - Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to assign respective secretaries in their joint working group to work together in ensuring...
TAT to attract UK visitors during the Olympics
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's UK Office Siripakorn Cheawsamoot has saidthe TAT plans to attract British tourists...
Airport link security threatens to halt service following pay dispute
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 - A Transport Ministry official said the State Railway Of Thailand Electrical Train (SRTET) failed to pay security guards employed...
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Foreign beggar found at Pattaya temple handed over to Immigration authorities
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign national found begging within the grounds of a popular Pattaya temple was handed over to immigration authorities on June...
Smoke scare at North Pattaya shopping mall after suspected electrical short circuit
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters and city officials responded to a smoke incident at a shopping mall on North Pattaya Road on June 10 after...
Bangkok Police bring down Nigerian ‘Dodorima’ boss after dramatic escape attempt
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Nigerian national accused of leading a major transnational drug trafficking network was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly attempting to ram...
Wrong-way driving turns Sattahip streets into a life-threatening gamble
PATTAYA, Thailand – What should be a routine drive through Sattahip is turning into a growing safety concern, as reports and shared footage of...
Young man stares at motorcycle taxi group, hospitalized after alleged attack in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in the early hours of June 10 after allegedly being attacked by a group of...