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Nalinee will not quit cabinet post
BANGKOK, Jan 22 - Newly-appointed Minister to the PM's Office Nalinee Taveesin insisted on Sunday that she will not step down, but asked the...
Survey: Charter amendment may deepen society rift
BANGKOK, Jan 22 - More than half of Thais polled fear any attempt to amend the country's constitution might lead to further conflict in...
No political agenda for Thaksin’s visit to Laos: Noppadol
BANGKOK, Jan 22 - Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited Luang Prabang, the UNESCO World Heritage Site for Laos PDR, on Jan 19-20 for...
Billions of baht in illicit drugs found during police search of...
BANGKOK, Jan 21 -- Over 2 million methamphetamine pills, 30 kg of crystal metaphetamine or ice, and 20 kg of heroin worth billions of...
Ethnic Chinese Thais pay homage at shrines nationwide
BANGKOK, Jan 22- Many Thais of Chinese descent flocked to temples and shrines in Bangkok's Chinatown and other provinces to pray for good luck...
AoT exempts charges to help flood-affected airlines
BANGKOK, Jan 20 - The Airports of Thailand (AoT) on Friday announced that it would exempt landing and parking charges for aircraft to...
Thai exports grow 17.2 per cent in 2011
BANGKOK, Jan 20 - Thai exports grew 17.2 per cent in 2011 compared to the previous year, or some US$228 billion, while the value...
PM announces 2012 flood management master plan
BANGKOK, Jan 20 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday announced her government’s water management 2012 master plan to increase the efficiency of the...
NSC chief affirms terror suspect detention made according to law
BANGKOK, Jan 21 - National Security Council (NSC) Secretary-Genl Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree affirmed that the detention of Atris Hussein, a Lebanese-Swedish terror suspect,...
Sluggish spending on Chinese New Year projected
BANGKOK, Jan 19 – Consumer spending during the Chinese New Year this weekend is likely to be sluggish due to the cumulative impact of...
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Man expresses regret after firework accident injuring tourist at Loy Krathong Festival in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – An accident occurred during the Loy Krathong festival in Na Jomtien, when a firework struck a 28-year-old man, identified as Mr....
Australian businesswoman robbed of nearly 4 million baht in luxury Pattaya condo
PATTAYA, Thailand – In the early hours of November 16, an Australian businesswoman was left in shock after thieves broke into her luxury condo...
Excitement as tourists flock to celebrate Loy Krathong Festival at Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – The atmosphere in Pattaya during this year’s Loy Krathong festival was filled with excitement, as both Thai and international tourists began...
Spectacular Loy Krathong celebration with free entry and thrilling attractions at Legend Siam
PATTAYA, Thailand – Legend Siam in Na Jomtien, Sattahip, hosted a lively and vibrant Loy Krathong festival, offering free admission to the public. Visitors...
Local authorities and fishermen collect debris after Loy Krathong Festival at Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials from the Pattaya Environmental Department, along with local fishermen, launched a clean-up operation along the Pattaya Beach at 3:00 AM...