Tag: Thailand
Whitewater Rafting on Nan’s Wa River
“Whitewater” rafting is a rarity in Thailand with only a few rivers offering an exhilarating experience. One exception draws adventurers to experience three days...
Thailand likely to lose Bt16-19 bln in revenue from flood crisis:...
BANGKOK, Nov 27 - Thailand is forecasted to lose approximately Bt16-19 billion in revenue from the loss of 400,000-750,000 foreign visitors as a result...
Bounced Cheque lands Norwegian in Jail
Issuing cheques when there aren’t enough funds in the account is a serious offence here in Thailand, one that can get you sent to...
Government gears up to restore investor confidence
NONTHABURI, Nov 24 - In an attempt to restore confidence among Japanese investors in post-flood Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister/Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong on...
Thailand ratings affirmed with stable outlook on economic resilience: S&P
SINGAPORE, Nov 23 -Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday affirmed its 'BBB+/A-2' foreign currency and 'A-/A-2' local currency sovereign credit ratings on Thailand,...
Thai auto production in Q4 likely to slump 44-55%: Kasikorn
BANGKOK, Nov 23 – Thailand’s auto production in the fourth quarter of this year is projected to shrink by 44-55 per cent year-on-year due...
Thai export growth in October hits two-year record low
BANGKOK, Nov 22 –Thai exports in October were valued at US$17.19 billion, only 0.3 per cent growth, the lowest reported in two years, said...
Don Mueang Airport to reclaim eastern runway
BANGKOK, Nov 22 – A plan to restore Don Mueang Airport, mainly used for domestic flights, will start at the eastern runway where floodwaters...
50 endangered pangolins seized in southern Thailand
NARATHIWAT, Nov 22 - Fifty pangolins, also called ‘scaly anteaters’ and a protected wildlife species, bound for China were intercepted by the Thai authorities...
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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...