Tag: Asia
Commerce Ministry reiterates full support for export sector
BANGKOK, 28 June 2012 - The Commerce Minister has reiterated his full support for the export sector in the face of the European...
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...
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Pattaya Mayor opens Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi, welcomes residents and visitors
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampicheat presided over the opening ceremony of the "Songkran Festival at Wat Tham Samakkhi," Pattaya City on April 13.
The...
Non-stop fun is already spreading everywhere — from Pattaya Beach to all the Sois...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Even though April 19 — Wan Lai Pattaya — hasn't officially arrived yet, the whole city is already buzzing with the...
Foreign nationals arrested in Chonburi raids for illegal entry, overstays, and Interpol red notices
PATTAYA, Thailand – In the lead-up to the Songkran holiday, immigration authorities across Thailand have intensified efforts to prevent and suppress crimes involving foreign...
Pattaya Songkran festivities heat up as officials clear out dangerous water guns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Songkran celebrations are in full swing at Pattaya Beach, with joyful water battles erupting from Soi 6 through the Walking Street....
Enjoy a smooth Songkran trip in Pattaya – Check real-time traffic with over 400...
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Songkran festivities heat up in Pattaya, authorities are reminding travelers to stay safe and avoid traffic headaches by checking live...