Tag: Thailand
A rare transit of Venus to occur on June 6
BANGKOK, 11 May 2012 - According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), a rare planetary event, the transit of Venus,...
ICT ministry contracts to buy Chinese tablets for Thai students
BANGKOK, May 10 – Thailand’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has contracted to purchase the first lot of 400,000 tablet computers to be...
Flood-affected SME operators affected by floods resume production: Industry Ministry
BANGKOK, May 10 - All of Thailand registered Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) forced to suspend production by last year’s flood have resumed operation,...
Thailand’s economic growth projected at 5.5% this year: IMF
BANGKOK, May 11 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that Thailand's economic growth in 2012 will be 5.5 per cent, but warned that...
Preah Vihear dispute at World Court may be prolonged until next...
BANGKOK, May 10 - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa said on Thursday that Thailand will submit further written explanations on the disputed...
Environmentalists petition Court to revoke Rayong factories operation certificates
BANGKOK, May 10 - Following two industrial plant accidents last weekend in the eastern province of Rayong, the environmental activist non-governmental organisation Stop...
Karen rebel leader’s drug case will not grow into Thai, Myanmar...
BANGKOK, May 11--- Deputy Prime Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa on Friday said he believed that the drug-related case of Democratic Karen Buddhist Army...
Govt urged to focus on unwanted pregnancy problems
BANGKOK, 10 May 2012– The National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC) has suggested the government pay more attention to teen pregnancy problems...
TAT Honoured with “Best Value Destination (International)” by Lonely Planet Magazine...
Mumbai, May 10, 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand was honoured with the “Best Value Destination (International)” award by Lonely Planet magazine...
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Will Pattaya’s high season rescue local livelihoods or leave them struggling
PATTAYA, Thailand – October brings the familiar anticipation of Pattaya’s high season, with tourism businesses hoping more international visitors will fill hotel rooms, restaurants,...
7 health benefits of mushrooms beyond their delicious taste
BANGKOK, Thailand – Mushrooms are a familiar ingredient in many dishes, from Thai soups and stir-fries to salads and healthy meals. Loved for their...
Lost iPhone 13 found in Pattaya rubbish bin with help from Tourist Police
PATTAYA, Thailand – A tourist from Israel has recovered a lost iPhone 13 after Pattaya Tourist Police and Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) staff helped...
Pattaya Tourist Police stand by injured volunteer, proving no one is left behind
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police have shown that their team spirit extends beyond duty, visiting an injured volunteer at his family’s food shop...
Pattaya ensures families and tour groups return safely from Koh Larn in choppy seas
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police assisted tourists arriving at Bali Hai Pier from Koh Larn around sunset on October 12, helping ensure safe...