Tag: sugar
Special committee to look into tax on sweet drinks
A recent proposal to tax sweet drinks is making a headway after the Finance Ministry agreed to set up a committee to find a...
Citizens rush to buy low-cost products
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 - Citizens continually flocked to purchase items sent directly from factories at an event called ‘Outlet for People, Festival...
EU increase tax-free sugar import from Thailand
BANGKOK, 17 July 2011 - According to the Department of Trade Negotiations, the European Union (EU) has decided to increase the quota of...
Commerce Min holding Cost of Living Reduction Fair until 27 Jun
BANGKOK, 24 June 2011 – The Ministry of Commerce is organizing the Cost of Living Reduction Fair from today to 27 June in...
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Pattaya works to revive stalled Eastern Region football stadium project
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is working to resolve long-standing construction problems at the Eastern Football Stadium, Soi Chaiyapruek 2, after the original contractor...
Pattaya residents demand urgent repairs to deteriorating roads and sois across the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents are calling for urgent repairs to damaged roads and sois across the city, saying deteriorating surfaces, potholes and uneven...
Pattaya fireworks hotel bookings lag behind previous years, with hopes for last-minute lift
PATTAYA, Thailand – Hotel bookings for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 remain above normal levels but are not as strong as in previous years,...
Koh Larn needs more than parking fines to protect its tourism future
PATTAYA, Thailand – Koh Larn’s popularity brings welcome income to local businesses, but managing the island’s growing visitor numbers requires more than attractive beaches...
Phuket’s luxury boom raises questions about infrastructure readiness
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket is experiencing an extraordinary wave of tourism, hospitality and property investment, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury...