Tag: Asia
Thai meeting and conventions industry growing despite world economic crisis
BANGKOK, June 21 – Thailand’s MICE industry-- which includes meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, continues to grow, in contrast to the economic crises...
Hanoi tops list of cheapest tourist cities
Hanoi, June 18 (VNA) – Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has topped the list of cheapest global tourist destinations in 2012 summertime, according...
Vietnam triumphs at ASEAN chess tournament
Thua Thien- Hue , June 19 (VNA) – Vietnam won a total of 121 medals at the 13 th ASEAN Open Chess Tournament that...
Beach volleyball world tour moves to Bang Saen
Thailand’s annual beach volleyball world tour tournament is moving to a new home in 2012. The tournament which was staged on Karon beach, Phuket...
PM chairs ESCAP meeting
BANGKOK, 22 May 2012- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday presided over the opening of the 68th annual Commission Session of ESCAP at the...
BoT: Asian investors continue to invest in Thailand
BANGKOK, 19 May 2012 – The Thai central bank has affirmed that investment from within Asia still continues flowing into the country. ...
Audi copy Porsche in Asia
The very successful Porsche Asia Cup series has been joined by Audi with there “me too” series in Asia. One of the top drivers...
Culture Ministry insists Ayutthaya ruins to remain world heritage
BANGKOK, 8 May 2012 – Culture Minister Sukumol Khunploem has played down a report about the Ayutthaya ruins topping the list of the...
Industry Ministry confident no chemical contamination around Map Ta Phut
RAYONG, 6 May 2012 – The Industry Ministry is confident that the fire incident in Map Ta Phut has left no trace of...
2012 Top of the Gulf Regatta looks to re-set the record...
The annual Top of the Gulf Regatta takes place for the eighth time this year off Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Jomtien Beach, 4th to...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...