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CDC issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 SE Asian countries
The US Communicable Diseases Control (CDC) Department on Thursday issued Zika special considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries, warning American citizens, especially pregnant women,...
Thais urged to be aware of intellectual rights in other ASEAN...
BANGKOK, 9 August 2012 – The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has held a seminar on intellectual property right registration process in Vietnam...
Pattani gearing up for Ar-Rahnu Serantau 2012
BANGKOK, 18 June 2012 - The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) is collaborating with Pattani province and the Pattani Islamic Cooperatives in preparing...
Government supports exchange student program and prepares for ASEAN
BANGKOK, 18 June 2012 – Thai government is to hand out “ASEAN Community” handbooks to elementary and high school students and promote exchange...
Regent’s Pattaya holds Under 13 FOBISSEA Games
The term ‘truly international’ has always gone hand in hand with the Regent’s School, and the recent U13 FOBISSEA games hosted at the school...
Thailand, Myanmar agree to strengthen cooperation at all levels
BANGKOK, Oct 6 - Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation at all levels while exploring ways to develop new...
Brunei keen to buy more rice from Thailand: PM
BRUNEI, Sept 11 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Sunday that Brunei is interested in importing more Thai jasmine rice, she reported...
Banharn admits meeting Thaksin in Brunei
Chartthaipattana Party adviser Banharn Silpa-archa admitted Monday that he met Thailand’s ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in Brunei, but denied asking for more...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...