Tag: Thailand
2011 flood costs Don Mueang Airport Bt200-300 million revenue
BANGKOK, Feb 7 -- Don Mueang Airport lost Bt200-300 million (US$6.6-10 million) in revenue during the flood crisis last year which forced the...
Government’s water discharges cause Ayutthaya flood: Agriculture Ministry
BANGKOK, Feb 8 – Thailand’s Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry on Wednesday admitted that the current flood in Sena district of Ayutthaya resulted from...
Nearly one-third of flooded factories resume production
BANGKOK, Feb 8 – About 30 per cent of Thailand factories hit by flooding last year have resumed production, lower than the number...
Thai PM meets Timor-Leste foreign minister to strengthen ties
BANGKOK, Feb 8 -- Visiting Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Zacarius Albano da Costa on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra...
Mazda posts a loss
Despite producing a very popular range of passenger vehicles and the new BT50 pick-up, Mazda (Japan) has posted almost one billion dollar loss...
Consumer Confidence Index rises in January for 2nd consecutive month
BANGKOK, Feb 6 – Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in January rose for the second consecutive month after the situation returned to normal following...
Bangkokians feel at highest risk due to cost-of-living, debt: Survey
BANGKOK, Feb 7 - An opinion poll released on Tuesday indicated Bangkok residents feel the highest risk of their lives regarding cost-of-living expenses and...
Thailand to discuss narcotics problems with Myanmar
BANGKOK, Feb 6 - Thailand's deputy national police chief will visit Myanmar tomorrow to discuss cross-border narcotics concerns with the neighbouring country’s national police...
Thailand to boost ties with neighbours: Foreign Minister
BANGKOK, Feb 7 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul on Tuesday reaffirmed that Thailand will focus on strengthening relations and cooperation with its neighbouring...
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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,...