Tag: Bangkok
Former Irrigation Department chief suggests that water be discharged into inner...
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 – The advisor to the Bangkok governor and former Royal Irrigation Department chief has cautioned policy makers in the current...
Dr Aminath Jameel of Maldives is winner of Princess Srinagarindra Award...
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 - The Maldives’ Health Minister Aminath Jameel has been made recipient of the Princess Srinagarindra Award for the year 2011....
Bang Kadi District, Pathum Thani, and its industrial park are completely...
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 – Flood water has swamped Bang Kadi district in Pathum Thani province and its industrial park entirely, prompting officials to...
OCA promotes Asian sport games in Phuket
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 – The Olympics Council of Asia (OCA) launched the Mini Fun Run Competition in front of Patong beach, Phuket to...
Flashflood hits Myanmar, dozens of people missing
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 – Government officials of Myanmar revealed that today flashflood hit the central part of Myanmar, resulting in approximately 60 missing...
PEA: tap water is clean for household use
BANGKOK, 21 October 2011 -The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PEA) has revealed that due to the severity of the floods, the production and distribution systems...
PM asks Bangkokians to brace for flood
BANGKOK, Oct 21 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday urged city dwellers to move their belongings to safe locations in preparation for imminent...
BOT: Flood could slash GDP by 1%
BANGKOK, 20 October 2011 - The Bank of Thailand has advised the country to brace for a sharp drop in GDP thanks to the...
Residents of BKK and 4 provinces told to move valuables up...
BANGKOK, 20 October 2011 – The Flood Relief Operation Center (FROC) has instructed people in certain parts of Bangkok and four surrounding provinces to...
Bangkok residents told not to hoard food supply
BANGKOK, 20 October 2011 -Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Mr. Yanyong Puagrat has urged Bangkok residents not to hoard any food supplies...
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Thailand secures major R&D investment from Western Digital, a leading American manufacturer of hard...
LOS ANGELES – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra led "Team Thailand" in successful discussions with senior leadership from Western Digital (WD), a leading American manufacturer...
Thaksin arrives in Udon Thani to massive Red Shirt supporter welcome
UDON THANI, Thailand – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived at Udon Thani International Airport, met by a large crowd of Red Shirt supporters...
Hollywood executives praise Thailand’s film incentives
LOS ANGELES – At Beverly Wilshire, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has announced a new 30% cash rebate campaign aimed at attracting international filmmakers to...
Police affirm safety for tourists visiting Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Samui for Full Moon...
KOH PHA-NGAN, Thailand - In light of recent media reports causing public concern, the Koh Pha-ngan Police have issued a statement affirming the island's...
Thai Cabinet approves two Royal Decrees to address longstanding land use conflicts in protected...
BANGKOK, Thailand - The Cabinet has approved two Royal Decrees to address longstanding land use conflicts in protected forest areas, allowing eligible residents to...