Tag: Arak Chonlatanon
PTT prepares 800 million baht for expansion into Cambodia, Laos
BANGKOK, 14 September 2012 – The PTT Public Company Limited is looking to invest 800 million baht in energy business expansion in Cambodia...
Public and private sector discuss end of benzene octane 91 sales
BANGKOK, 30 June 2012 – Mr. Ruengsak Thitiratsakul, Deputy Director of the Petroleum Institute of Thailand, has made public that a group composed of...
Govt scales down nuclear plan
BANGKOK, 11 June 2012 – The National Energy Policy Council has agreed to the third revision of the Power Development Plan (PDP) and...
Energy Ministry confirms no plan for Oil Fund collection
BANGKOK, 29 March 2012 - The Energy Minister has confirmed that Oil Fund collection is not on the government's agenda at present. Meanwhile,...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...