Tag: Thailand
Next mobile cabinet meeting to be held in Surin at the...
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012 - The 6th mobile cabinet meeting is scheduled to take place in Surin province, during July 30-31. ...
PM: government and army are on good terms
BANGKOK, 3 July 2012-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said in her statement that her luncheon with Army Commanders was not for a special occassion, citing...
Thai central bank: Inflation in 2nd half of 2012 likely to...
BANGKOK, July 3 - Inflation in the second half of this year is likely to drop thanks to a global economic slowdown, as well...
60,000 health masks sent to smog-affected southern residents
BANGKOK, July 2 – Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has distributed some 60,000 health masks to local residents in five southern provinces as smog...
Wildfire haze from Sumatra obstructs sea traffic in Southern Thailand
SONGKHLA, 2 July 2012 - Smoke plumes caused by seasonal wildfires burning across Sumatra Island are now covering several southern provinces of Thailand, including...
Japanese investors satisfied with Thai flood prevention plan: Industry Minister
OSAKA, July 1 - Japanese investors are satisfied with Thailand’s flood prevention plan and recovering economy with more investment likely in Thailand, said Industry...
Labor Ministry sets up legal taskforce to tackle human-trafficking
BANGKOK, 30 June 2012 – The Labor Ministry is stepping up its efforts to tackle the problem of human trafficking. ...
Japanese investors gain confidence in Thailand’s flood prevention measures
OSAKA, June 28 -- Japanese investors are more confident of Thailand's flood prevention measures after participating in a seminar on Thailand's investment promotion...
Ministry pledges to help condemned Thai woman in Vietnam
BANGKOK, June 27 – A Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that the ministry is now providing legal advice to a Thai female...
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Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
PATTAYA, Thailand – Academics and public health observers have raised concerns following the Royal Gazette announcement on May 28 allowing expanded alcohol sales hours...
Mystery body washes ashore at Navy Beach in Sattahip, foul play not ruled out
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and naval authorities are investigating after the body of an unidentified man was discovered washed ashore at Toei Ngam Beach...
Pattaya firefighters contain grass fire near Thapprasit Soi 17 before it spreads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Firefighters from the Pattaya City Fire Station (Jomtien Division) responded to a grass fire late at night in the Thapprasit Soi...
Pattaya Beach seizes illegal rentals, fines operators, restores public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers, working together with special affairs officials, have carried out a continued inspection and enforcement operation along Pattaya...
Pattaya Soi 6 walkways reclaimed after obstruction removal operation
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal enforcement officers in Pattaya have carried out a clean-up operation in Soi 6 and Soi 6/1, removing carts, containers, and...