Tag: Thailand
A bright idea on the Thai coast: Lamps from pufferfish
Pufferfish are caught from the seas of Thailand every day. Most fishermen find the poisonous vertebrates worthless and usually throw them back into...
Thailand-Chile now on Sanitary and Phytosanitary cooperation
BANGKOK, 16 August 2012 – Thailand has entered into an agreement with Chile to collaborate on Sanitary and Phytosanitary, in hopes of more...
Made in Thailand Fair held at IMPACT
BANGKOK, 16 August 2012 – The Commerce Ministry is now holding 'Made in Thailand 2012' to showcase traditional Thai arts and crafts at...
Verdict on 8 Thais held in Myanmar expected in 2 weeks
BANGKOK, Aug 16 - The trial of eight Thais, arrested in Myanmar on charge of possessing war weapons, was scheduled to end today,...
Weather Bureau warns Bangkok residents to brace for more heavy evening...
BANGKOK, 16 August 2012 – The Meteorological Department has warned residents of Bangkok to brace themselves for more heavy rain in the evening...
Pattaya Sports Club Sea-Fishing Report
I don’t know how long this lousy weather will continue. When it is not bad local weather, storms east of Thailand have been creating...
Do you know where your car is. Right now?
Wouldn’t it be great if someone stole your car, but you could hit a “kill switch” and make it stop right where it is....
Our Mitsubishi Mirage an econo-hit in Japan
Our Thai Mitsubishi Mirage has gone on sale in Japan returning fuel consumption as low as 3.7 liters per 100 km on the Japanese...
Government reviewing possibilities to green-light Eco-car for taxi use
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The government is considering to encourage taxi drivers to switch to energy-saving vehicles. Deputy...
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Thai airports approve higher fees as travellers demand better services first
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Civil Aviation Board has approved a steep rise in passenger service charges for Thailand’s six major airports, increasing the international...
Thailand expands northern rail network with record-breaking elevated section
PATTAYA, Thailand – Say hello to Lopburi 2 Station, the latest addition to Thailand’s modern railway network! Officially opened on 5 December 2025, this...
Strong baht shows no signs of weakness, raising questions about Thailand’s economic reality
PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite frustration from long-term visitors, exporters, and tourism operators, the Thai baht continues to show no meaningful signs of weakening. Instead,...
Thailand expands Japan connectivity with three new direct routes as TAT targets one million...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has marked a new milestone in regional connectivity with the launch of three inaugural Japan–Bangkok...
Heavy rains pound the south while Pattaya faces light showers and cool mornings
PATTAYA, Thailand – While much of southern Thailand braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall, Pattaya is experiencing a mix of light showers, cool...