Tag: Thailand
BoT: Asian investors continue to invest in Thailand
BANGKOK, 19 May 2012 – The Thai central bank has affirmed that investment from within Asia still continues flowing into the country. ...
Briton of Chinese origin arrested with six foetuses
BANGKOK, May 18 - A British citizen was detained today in possession of six human foetuses set to be smuggled into Taiwan, according...
Three more suspects arrested in call centre scam
BANGKOK, May 18 – The Thai authorities arrested three more men in connection with call scams which surfaced in the past week, and...
Thai, Chinese police arrest Thais, Taiwanese in China-based call centre scam
BANGKOK, May 17 - Thai and Chinese police jointly arrested 10 Thais and 2 Taiwanese in a China-based call centre scam to set...
Commerce Ministry confident Thai exports to EU will continue to grow
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 – The Commerce Ministry is unfazed by Greece’s failure to form a new government, stating that Thailand has been preparing...
Govt urged to forbid tobacco companies from doing social activities
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 - Action on Smoking and Health Foundation has urged the government to forbid the tobacco industry from conducting social activities,...
BOI: Jan-Apr foreign direct investment worth THB155 bil
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 - The Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) has revealed that 407 investment projects, worth 155 billion baht altogether, have...
PM Yingluck: Qatar trip, a great success
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 – The Thai prime minister has reiterated that her latest official trip to Qatar has been a great success...
Meteorological Dept warns of heavy flood-induced risks until 20 May
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 – The Thai weather office has warned people in certain areas to beware of possible risks from heavy rain,...
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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...