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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Thailand approves ‘Lemon Law’ giving consumers stronger rights over defective products
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the long-awaited “Lemon Law,” a landmark consumer protection bill that would make sellers more accountable for defective...
No impact on tourism despite Russian advisory, says Thai Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul has reaffirmed that Thailand remains a safe destination and is ready to warmly welcome...
Armed foreigner terrorizes Phuket street until veteran Thai fighter steps in
PHUKET, Thailand – A foreign man who allegedly roamed the streets of Phuket armed with a knife and an aluminum bar, threatening and chasing...
Pattaya businesses plead for action as homeless scare away tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerns are growing among business owners and residents after large numbers of homeless individuals were once again found using Pattaya Beach...
Mystery surrounds fatal train strike near Pattaya as police probe man’s final moments
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 38-year-old man from Amnat Charoen province was killed after being struck by a freight train near Pattaya on Sunday night,...