Tag: ASEAN
TAT optimistic over thriving ASEAN tourism
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was confident that tourism campaigns in the ASEAN region will enhance its tourist industry in all...
Thailand to hold seminar on cyber security in ASEAN
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will arrange a seminar on ASEAN’s cyber security cooperation to search for guidelines to address cyber challenges...
APRC head calls for more EU-ASEAN collaboration
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a meeting to bring together ASEAN and the European Union (EU) to enhance their mutually beneficial cooperation.
Chairman...
ASEAN is like big cake with all partners getting big pieces:...
Former foreign affairs minister Kasit Piromya has compared the ASEAN Economic Community to a big cake with all member states getting big pieces, regardless...
Min of Justice calls for ASEAN role in drug clampdown
The Minister of Justice has appealed to Southeast Asian nations to combine their efforts to rid the Golden Triangle of drug production during the...
Minister of Justice affirms to ASEAN Thailand will not legalize drugs
The Minister of Justice has affirmed to the ASEAN community and other relevant nations that Thailand will not legalize narcotics.
Justice Minister Gen Paiboon Kumchaiya...
ASEAN agrees on digital media cooperation enhancement
CEBU, – The 14th SOMRI meeting concluded with ASEAN member states agreeing to cooperate on developing digital media along with communications, in accordance to...
AEC allows freer travel of personal cars
Bangkok – The Department of Land Transport has made known that the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community has allowed for the simplification of...
Thailand committed to building ASEAN identity via tourism
Bangkok, 26 January, 2016 – Manila The Thai tourism industry has reaffirmed its commitment to the ASEAN goal of building an integrated community based...
News anchor training program for new generation of TV hosts
BANGKOK,The Public Relations Department (PRD) is hosting a news anchor training program at its headquarters with 69 news anchors from various government sectors attending. ...
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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
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
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...