Tag: Southeast Asian region
Tourism industry continues to expand despite Eurozone debt crisis
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 – The central bank has assured that the tourism industry has continued to expand despite the financial crisis in...
Commerce Ministry recruits TDRI to devise strategy to boost exports
BANGKOK, 15 June 2012 – The Commerce Ministry has enlisted the help of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) in devising a strategy aimed...
Culture Ministry to propose Phra Borommathat Chedi as world heritage
BANGKOK, 12 June 2012 - The Culture Ministry is set to nominate Phra Borommathat Chedi in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for inclusion on...
TAT to host grand Buddha Jayanti celebration in Nakhon Pathom
NAKHON PATHOM, 23 May 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be hosting the "World Vesak Day Miracle" at Phra Pathom...
Foreign Minister: Thailand-Qatar to enhance cooperation in food security and energy
BANGKOK, 21 May 2012 – The Foreign Minister has disclosed that Thailand and Qatar are keen to elevate mutual cooperation in the...
Buddha Jayanti celebration to be held in Nakhon Si Thammarat
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, 21 May 2012 – Considered to be the birth place of Buddhism in the Southeast Asian region, Nakhon Si Thammarat...
Thai PM departing China for Mekong-Japan Summit
BEIJING, April 19 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to leave Beijing for Tokyo to attend the Fourth Mekong-Japan Summit highlighting...
Commerce Ministry confirms no price rise on the horizon
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 - The Commerce Ministry has assured consumers that there will not be any upward price adjustment anytime soon, while...
ASEAN Sec-Gen calls for mutual respects to cultural diversity
BANGKOK, 29 March 2012 - The ASEAN Secretary-General has urged all member countries to respect cultural diversity within the Southeast Asian region. ...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...