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Thailand moves ahead with ambitious mega-infrastructure project
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong stood firm Wednesday that the government will go ahead with an ambitious plan of mega-infrastructure...
Thailand’s July exports continue to drop
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – Thailand's deputy commerce minister said the country's exports in July continued dropping by 4.46 per cent year-on-year, about US$19.5...
Thailand’s DTAC mobile phone network down twice Tuesday
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – DTAC, Thailand’s second largest mobile operator, was bombarded with complaints Tuesday when its network was down – its second...
Soldiers say they fired blanks at Red Shirt protesters
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Two Thai army sergeants providing surveillance testified to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Wednesday that they fired...
Thailand aims for nanotech excellence
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Thailand's Ministry of Science and Technology has allocated an initial budget of Bt300 million to push the country to...
Bangkok’s water flow to be tested early next month
BANGKOK, AUG 29 – Science and Technology Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi told the capital's residents Wednesday to remain calm when government technicians test the...
Ex-PM Thaksin, Suriya off the hook in CTX9000 scam
BANGKOK, Aug 28 – Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) voted unanimously to clear former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and then transport minister Suriya Juengrungruangkit from...
Real estate business improves after last year’s floods
BANGKOK, Aug 23 - Housing Business Association chairman Isara Boonyang said the real estate business has expanded some 10-15 per cent after last...
Finance Ministry not proposing changes in vehicle tax structure
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Deputy Finance Minister Thanusak Lek-uthai said the ministry will not yet propose vehicular tax structure changes for Cabinet consideration...
2012 investment promotion applications expected to hit record Bt800 billion
BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Industry Minister Pongsvas Svasti said Friday that he was certain investment promotion applications would hit a record Bt800 billion, higher...
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North Pattaya Road sets example for improved footpaths amid growing demand for pedestrian infrastructure
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has long been a popular destination for tourists, offering a wide range of attractions, but one area where the city...
Thai student uniforms become a trend among Chinese tourists in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The iconic Thai student uniform, which includes the crisp white shirt and dark skirt or pants, has recently become a popular...
Rising incidents of bag snatching by motorbikes in Pattaya – Police warn tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya has recently seen a troubling rise in the number of bag snatching incidents involving motorbikes. These crimes, which typically occur...
Is Jomtien Beach’s newfound freedom the key to a thriving Pattaya?
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jomtien Beach has recently undergone a transformation that has sparked a mix of reactions from locals and visitors. With an increasingly...
Police Raids on Pubs in Pattaya – Are they suppressing crime and ensuring public...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police raids on pubs and entertainment venues are typically conducted to address various concerns that can impact public safety and contribute...