Tag: Thailand
Finance Minister admits trade protectionism still in force in some countries
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 -Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Kittiratt Na Ranong has admitted that trade protectionist measures remain effective in...
SEC Chief believes WEF will benefit Thailand
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 - Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Vorapol Socatiyanurak believes the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East...
DPM: Thailand will not impose trade barriers to prevent foreign competition
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance has stressed that Thailand will not be implementing any form...
Commerce Ministry joins hands with ASEAN rice producers to set rice...
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Ministry of Commerce has collaborated with counterparts in other ASEAN rice-producing nations to establish a set of...
ASEAN Sec-Gen advises logistics, infrastructure development in Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The ASEAN Secretary-General has suggested that Thailand should enhance its logistics system and infrastructure in preparation for future economic...
Siriraj Hospital creates new surgical method to help diabetes patients
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Siriraj Hospital has for the first time in the world successfully found a new surgical method that...
Aung San Suu Kyi asks Thailand to assist Myanmar workers
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – Myanmar’s democracy icon has asked Thailand to extend necessary assistance and ensure sound living conditions for millions of...
FTI calls for urgent strengthening of Thai economy towards AEC
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to urgently strengthen the local economy ahead of...
Furama Chiang Mai claim bragging rights in regional futsal tourney
The 1st Asia Pacific Furama Futsal Cup 2012 was held on May 25 at the Sky Kick Arena in Bangkok and comprised teams from...
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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...