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PTTEP begins producing oil in Vietnam in Q3
BANGKOK, July 28 -- PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) announced today it expected to produce oil in Vietnam in this year’s third quarter...
Thai economy in 2nd half of 2011 projected to grow by...
BANGKOK, July 28 - Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) on Thursday projected the country's economy in the second half of this year will grow...
Thai rice exports increase, reaches Bt107 billion Jan-June
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's rice exports increased to 6.3 million tonnes in the first half of 2011, valued at Bt107 billion, according to...
Red Shirts threaten lawsuit against Election Commission
BANGKOK, July 28 - Key leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the Red Shirts, on Thursday threatened to file suit...
State coffers first, new helicopter fleet later: PM-designate Yingluck
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's prime minister-to-be Yingluck Shinawatra said Wednesday that the Pheu Thai led-coalition government is ready to support the army plan...
14 rail routes in southern border provinces still halted
NARATHIWAT, July 28 – Rail services in this restive southern border province remained suspended Thursday for repair work amid tight security following Wednesday's bombing...
Malian national arrested with ‘ice’ worth Bt10.5 million
BANGKOK, July 28 – A Malian man on Thursday was detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for smuggling three kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, also known...
Thai retail business to grow 7-8% by year end
BANGKOK, July 26 - Thailand's retail sector is expected to continue growing by 7-8 per cent by the end of this year as a...
Hotels concerned over minimum wage hike policy
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thai Hotel Association (THA) has expressed concerns for 3-star hotels as they might be negatively impacted by the...
TAI eyes to produce 2.5 mn cars annually in 5 yrs
BANGKOK, 27 July 2011– The Thailand Automotive Institute (TAI) is targeting to increase the country’s car production capacity to 2.5 million units per annum...
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Pattaya CC steamrolls opposition for another resounding victory at Chiang Mai 6’s
CHIANG Mai, Thailand - This year’s Chiang Mai 6’s suffered from the terrible floods that devastated the area some 6 weeks ago. The Gymkhana...
Pattaya Port Authority issues safety notice for International Fireworks Festival
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Port Authority of Thailand has issued a warning regarding maritime safety during the upcoming International Fireworks Festival, which will be...
Pattaya keeps beachgoers safe during high season
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya strengthened its commitment to ensuring the safety of beachgoers by hosting a weekly lifeguard training session at the Jomtien Beach...
Over 20,000 fireworks transported from Samut Sakhon to Pattaya for the grand weekend
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Beach is set to dazzle with an extraordinary fireworks show on November 29-30, featuring over 20,000 fireworks launched from five...
Bali Hai Pier roof construction to become Pattaya’s future landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet inspected the ongoing construction of the roof covering at Bali Hai Pier on November 27. The project is...