Tag: Thailand
Public Health Ministry s campaign to reduce deaths during Songkran
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 -Public Health Minister Mr. Wittaya Buranasiri said over 10,000 public health services and related agencies will collaborate with the Ministry...
Flood agency to request THB50 bil to carry out flood solution...
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 – The National Water and Flood Committee is set to request an advance budget of 50 billion baht to carry...
Thailand is 52nd happiest country in the world
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 – Thailand has been ranked 52nd on the World Happiness Report while Scandinavian nations top the list of the world’s...
Disease Control Dept warns public of food poisoning risk during summertime
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 – Health experts are warning Thailand to beware of the spread of food poisoning during this year's hot summertime. ...
Surat Thani Songkran celebration expected to draw Bt250 million in circulation
SURAT THANI, April 6 – The spirit of Songkran in this southern province is lively as tourists from Thailand itself as well as...
Some thoughts from the Motor Show
I began writing this part of the Automania column whilst in the Novotel in the Impact Arena where the Bangkok International Motor Show is...
FTI proposes establishment of fund to promote overseas investment among SMEs
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 - The private sector has proposed that the government set up a fund to encourage SME entrepreneurs to invest...
Thailand congratulates Myanmar on its successful by-election
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – Thailand has sent out its congratulations to Myanmar for her successful by-election, which took place on 1 April. ...
Century Poll on residential demand in Bangkok
Century 21 Affiliates Thailand, in collaboration with Thammasat University’s Faculty of Architecture and Planning (APTU), is launching Thailand’s first property poll, under the...
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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,...