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NSC visits southern border region for follow-up probe into continued violence
BANGKOK, 1 September 2012 – The National Security Council (NSC) has returned to the southern border region to follow up on probes into...
Tremor strikes east of the Philippines, no impact on Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 August 2012 – A massive earthquake has struck off the eastern coast of the Philippines, prompting a tsunami warning in many...
Thailand Hosts Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2012 Finalists
Hong Kong, August 31, 2012: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong office joined together with Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) to...
Nissan aims for 10% domestic market share
BANGKOK, Aug 30 - Nissan Motor (Thailand)’s president on Thursday said the company aims to achieve a 10 per cent of the country’s...
Thailand’s ‘mega’ transport infrastructure plan takes shape
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – The Transport Ministry on Thursday concluded a Bt1.9-trillion plan for the development of Thailand’s transport infrastructure system to cope...
Monetary committee set to reduce export growth projection
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will likely reduce the 2012 export growth projection from the earlier projected seven per...
Bombings in South linked to Bersatu anniversary: Yutthasak
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Friday’s widespread bombings and public disturbances in four southern border provinces were aimed at drawing attention to the anniversary...
Thai Deputy Premier Chalerm fingers Myanmar at ASEAN ministers’ drug meeting
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – ASEAN’s hope for achieving drug-free status by 2015—a goal endorsed at a special ASEAN anti-drug meeting in the Thai...
Photo Release: Thailand Wins Golfers’ Choice Award 2012
Bangkok, August 23, 2012: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Hong Kong Office recently received the Golfers’ Choice Award 2012 on behalf of...
Uphill challenge for Thailand’s projected 7% export growth
BANGKOK, AUG 29 –Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said Wednesday that the government faces a major challenge and will have to...
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Pattaya again debates bonking budgets and luxurious alternatives
The Tourist Authority of Thailand is again crystal-balling Pattaya to be the highest-end resort for the seriously wealthy. According to TAT, there are four...
Strengthening Thai Tourism: President James Thurlby’s blueprint for Skål Bangkok Vision 2025
BANGKOK, Thailand - In the tranquil ambiance of the Sukhothai Bangkok Hotel, James Thurlby, President of Skål International Bangkok, reflected over coffee on a...
The changes to be expected in Thai immigration during 2025
Entry Travel Authorization (ETA)
This will apply to the tourists from 93 countries currently taking advantage of the visa exempt, no-charge category: 60 days on...
How Pattaya is addressing challenges with big tour buses
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, a bustling tourist hub, frequently encounters challenges related to large tour buses. These vehicles are essential for transporting visitors, especially...
Clashes between Thais and Foreigners – Cultural differences fuel tensions in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Clashes between Thais and foreigners in Pattaya are relatively common due to a mix of cultural differences, misunderstandings, and varying expectations...