Tag: ASEAN
VN highlights achievements at WHO Assembly
Geneva , May 23 (VNA) – A Vietnamese health official has highlighted the country’s achievements in health care universalisation at the ongoing 65th General...
Foreign Minister: Thailand-Qatar to enhance cooperation in food security and energy
BANGKOK, 21 May 2012 – The Foreign Minister has disclosed that Thailand and Qatar are keen to elevate mutual cooperation in the...
Govt urged to forbid tobacco companies from doing social activities
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 - Action on Smoking and Health Foundation has urged the government to forbid the tobacco industry from conducting social activities,...
International leather and fashion trade fair to be held at end...
BANGKOK, 18 May 2012 – The Commerce Ministry has announced that it will hold Bangkok International Fashion Fair & Bangkok International Leather Fair 2012...
Ford opens 14 billion baht assembly plant in Rayong
U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney and Industry Minister Pongsvas Syasti were on hand as Ford Thailand Manufacturing opened a new 14 billion baht assembly...
Cabinet approves addendum to ASEAN-EU financing agreement
BANGKOK, 14 May 2012– The Cabinet has agreed to issue an addendum to the financing agreement between ASEAN and the European Union (EU)...
Textile-garment industry to relocate production base
Bangkok, 13 May 2012 - In the wake of the 300-baht minimum wage policy, textile and garment entrepreneurs are considering relocating their production...
Preah Vihear dispute at World Court may be prolonged until next...
BANGKOK, May 10 - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Yuthasak Sasiprapa said on Thursday that Thailand will submit further written explanations on the disputed...
Chiang Mai ranks 24th as world’s best destination in 2012
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 – An internationally well-known travel website, TripAdvisor, has ranked Chiang Mai province 24th in the world’s best destination list...
Thailand hopeful to boost auto parts & accessories exports in 2012
BANGKOK, 27 April 2012 – Thailand is eyeing to push for further growth in the auto parts and accessories exports after most factories...
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Thailand’s 60 days visa exemption “not to blame” for crime surge
Claims that the visa exemption scheme is encouraging criminality have dominated immigration news in the past month. The Pheu Thai government introduced a 60...
Pattaya to host ‘Holi Festival 2025’ for the third consecutive year in March
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet chaired a meeting to discuss the upcoming Pattaya Holi Festival 2025, set to take place from March 14-16,...
High power consumption signals police bust – Chinese nationals running illegal online gambling operation...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Chonburi Immigration and Pattaya Tourist Police executed a search warrant at a luxury residence located at a house in a gated...
Motorbike rental operators in Pattaya – A long-standing parking mafia on beach road?
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya has been known not only for its vibrant tourism scene but also for its long-running issues with motorbike...
Parking Tensions Escalate in Pattaya – Traffic police investigate rental operators after tourist’s vehicle...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Traffic Police have launched an investigation into local rental vehicle operators following complaints that a tourist’s vehicle was towed...