Tag: Bangkok
Thai franchise business reaches out to global market
BANGKOK, Sept 7 – Twenty-nine of 70 franchise businesses have been officially recognised by the Commerce Ministry this year for achieving its stringent...
Social Development Ministry to prompt young generations for ASEAN Community
BANGKOK, 8 September 2012 – The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is set to organize this year’s National Youth Day celebrations, in another...
Govt confirms its ability to block the influx of drugs into...
BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 – The government has assured that all state agencies related to the drug clampdown policy will be successful in...
Opposition leader, former Malaysian PM attends international meeting in Thai South
BANGKOK, Sept 7- Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is attending an international meeting today at Prince of Songkhla University on procedures for building peace...
Military continues dredging canals in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Sept 7 – Thailand's Armed Forces Development Command continued dredging Bangkok’s canals, with work expected to finish later this month. ...
Chronic diseases haunt Thai population
BANGKOK, Sept 7 – Non-contagious chronic diseases kill more than 100,000 Thai people a year, almost half of them under the age of...
The Met: More weather warnings for Central, Northern and Northeastern region
BANGKOK, 7 September 2012 - The Meteorological Department continues to issue weather warnings of heavy rains to residents of 10 provinces in the...
Thailand wins 3rd gold Paralympic Games medal
BANGKOK, 6 September 2012 - "Waew" Saysunee Jana, has claimed Thailand's 3rd gold medal in wheelchair fencing Paralympic Games. It is also her...
Visitors to Thailand Urged to Ask for “Miracle Thailand Card” for...
Bangkok, September 6, 2012: Visitors to Thailand this high season should make it a point to ask their travel agents and tour operators...
TAT to inject more budgets to attract European tourists
BANGKOK, 6 September 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to add more budgets into its tourism stimulus scheme, with a...
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Happy New Tax Year Expats!
EDITORIAL
For many expats – and retirees in particular – the festivities this year are marred by ongoing concerns about personal income tax arising from...
Pattaya tourist police spread holiday cheer by distributing sweets and promoting safety app
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Tourist Police took to Walking Street to ensure the safety of tourists during the Christmas festivities on December 25. The...
Suspects arrested for stealing 60 meters of electrical cable behind Pattaya Indoor Stadium
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Manot Nongyai instructed relevant officials to meet with investigators after locals reported that two male suspects had stolen 60...
Violence and theft against tourists in Pattaya – Understanding the problem and accountability
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, is often praised for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and entertainment. However, occasional incidents...
Teen gang arrested for brutal attack on 80-year-old Belgian tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Christmas night, a shocking incident unfolded when a group of four teenagers attacked MR. Richard Ander M. Van Bogaert, an...