Tag: Thailand
14 rail routes in southern border provinces still halted
NARATHIWAT, July 28 – Rail services in this restive southern border province remained suspended Thursday for repair work amid tight security following Wednesday's bombing...
Malian national arrested with ‘ice’ worth Bt10.5 million
BANGKOK, July 28 – A Malian man on Thursday was detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for smuggling three kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, also known...
Thai retail business to grow 7-8% by year end
BANGKOK, July 26 - Thailand's retail sector is expected to continue growing by 7-8 per cent by the end of this year as a...
Hotels concerned over minimum wage hike policy
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thai Hotel Association (THA) has expressed concerns for 3-star hotels as they might be negatively impacted by the...
TAI eyes to produce 2.5 mn cars annually in 5 yrs
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is targeting to increase the country’s car production capacity to 2.5 million units per annum...
ITD 300 THB wage will not drive away investors
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011 -The International Institute for Trade and Development (ITD) said the minimum wage of 300 THB per day will not...
Japanese joint venture companies see rosy outlook for second half of...
BANGKOK, July 26 – A survey on the business sentiments of Japanese joint venture companies in Thailand found business outlook will dramatically pick up...
Thailand successfully breeds rare bird species, Great Argus
CHANTABURI, July 26 – Khao Soi Dao wildlife sanctuary in Thailand's eastern province of Chanthaburi has successfully bred the rare species, Great Argus, said...
Miss Thailand Chinese Cosmos 2011
On July the 25th around the swimming pool at the Royal Cliff Beach resort the final 18 contestants on the Miss Thailand Chinese Cosmos...
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Pattaya firefighters safely remove wasp nest at local school
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien area) carried out a wasp nest removal operation at a local school on June...
Pattaya draws the line on encroachment along iconic beachfront
PATTAYA, Thailand – Persistent issues involving the encroachment of public space, obstructed pedestrian access, and the improper use of beachfront areas have prompted Pattaya...
Pattaya officials take hands-on approach to beachfront parking and safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has launched a coordinated operation with multiple government agencies to regulate parking along Pattaya Beach, aiming to improve public...
Laotian man killed after lift plunges in abandoned Pattaya building
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Laotian man was killed in a tragic accident after a lift reportedly plunged and crushed him inside an abandoned six-storey...
Thai surgeons introduce needle-free device for complex cancer operations
BANGKOK, Thailand – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, have introduced an advanced blood vessel...