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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Agriculture Ministry speeds up water and infrastructure projects in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Piyarat Tiyapairat visited Doi Hang Subdistrict in Chiang Rai Province to hear farmers’ concerns...
Thailand eyes ASEAN gaming hub status as PM pushes industry growth
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul is promoting the gaming industry as a new economic engine for Thailand to...
South Korea’s RE100 villages power rural communities with clean energy
SOUTH KOREA – South Korea is expanding the use of renewable energy in rural areas through its RE100 Village program, encouraging communities to generate...
Government steps in to settle Thap Lan National Park boundary dispute
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government has appointed Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin to address the ongoing boundary issue at Thap Lan...
MRT Blue Line fare reset as BEM announces new rates from July 2026
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) has announced revised fares for the MRT Blue Line (Chalerm Ratchamongkhon Line), which...