Tag: Thailand
Myanmar people cross border to hoard essential goods
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – The atmosphere at the business areas along Ranong-Ko Song border is bustling with Myanmar people from Ko Song province...
PM: Post-flood rehabilitation could take 3 months at earliest
BANGKOK, Oct 31 – Post-flood rehabilitation could take at least three months with an estimated budget of Bt80 billion, plus loans of over Bt300...
Special Report: ´New Thailand Project´ : Post-Flood Program by the Government
Lists of prevention and rehabilitation plans have been constantly rolled out like the current flood waves flowing from the North to hit parts of...
Pattaya packed with flood evacuees
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 - Pattaya beach resort is crowded with flood-affected citizens fleeing to the East. Floods in several areas...
Chartered flights from China canceled due to flood in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 -The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) revealed that over 70% of chartered flights from China to Thailand have been...
Nine southern provinces warned of heavy rain, flash flood and forest...
SONGKHLA, 28 October 2011 – The southern coast of Thailand is set to experience abundant rain and isolated heavy rainfall due to the influence...
Electricity distribution in Bangkok´s inner city not affected by flood
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 – The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is confident that floods will not affect electricity distribution, particulary in Bangkok's inner city...
Floods kill 373, affect 2 mil.
BANGKOK, 28 October 2011 – The floods have affected more than two million people and claimed more than 300 lives. According...
US entrepreneurs continue investing in Thailand
BANGKOK, 26 October 2011 – U.S. investors have reaffirmed they will continue investing in Thailand while showing confidence in the government's problem solving strategies....
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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,...