Tag: Thailand
Public Health Ministry to hold 8th national herbal fair
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – The Ministry of Public Health will organise the eighth national herbal fair to boast potential of Thailand in...
Transport Min to begin building 3 more BTS lines this year
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – The Transport Ministry has promised to begin the construction of three new routes of the BTS Skytrain within...
New PM’s policy statement to Parliament:Yingluck pledges to reunite country
BANGKOK, Aug 23 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday delivered her government's policy statement to the joint sitting of the Parliament,...
TAT: Chinese visitors to Thailand to reach 1.4 mn this year
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has expressed confidence that a total of 1.4 million Chinese tourists will...
Def minister: Observers needed at disputed zone
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – Defence Minister General Yuthasak Sasiprapa has indicated that foreign observers are needed at the disputed Preah Vihear Temple...
First batch of Thai soldiers returns home from peacekeeping mission in...
BANGKOK, Aug 21 – The first batch of 201 Thai soldiers returns home after completing their nine-month tour with the African Union-United Nations...
Two suspects arrested in possession of 94 kg of crystal meth
BANGKOK, Aug 21 - Two Thai drug dealers were arrested with 94 kg crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice," in their possession, according...
Tourist Service Center opened at Suvarnabhumi Airport
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011– The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has officially launched the Tourist Service Center at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a target...
PTT completes mending leaked gas tube
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – Domestic refinery and retailer PTT Plc has resumed normal gas transmission following its successful repair work on a...
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Pattaya in the eyes of foreign residents as living costs continue to rise
PATTAYA, Thailand – Once known as one of Southeast Asia's most affordable seaside destinations, Pattaya is undergoing significant changes that are reshaping how many...
Sun, sea and seasonal showers keep Pattaya in holiday mode
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya continues to welcome both domestic and international visitors despite entering the tropical rainy season, with warm temperatures, occasional showers and...
Thai baht holds near 32.90 against dollar as markets await U.S. data, Middle East...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened at 32.89 per U.S. dollar on Tuesday, June 9, slightly weaker but largely unchanged from the previous...
Anutin pays tribute to Vietnam’s heroes in Hanoi
HANOI, Vietnam – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led the Thai delegation in wreath-laying ceremonies at the Bac Son Monument and the Ho Chi Minh...
Thaksin Shinawatra has EM bracelet removed, expected to travel to Dubai later this month
BANGKOK, Thailand – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has had his electronic monitoring (EM) bracelet removed after officially receiving a royal pardon, according to...