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PM’s first visit to southern border province
NARATHIWAT, Sept 5 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is visiting the violence-plagued province of Narathiwat, her first trip to the southern border province...
Bt20 fares on Bangkok electric mass transit within 2 years: MRTA...
BANGKOK, Aug 21 - Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) Governor Yongsit Rojsrikul said the government's policy to collect a Bt20 fee...
Top envoys voice opinions on Thailand’s stance in world arena
BANGKOK, Aug 7 - Thai ambassadors spoke their views on the country's stance in the world arena, following the ongoing Meeting of Thai...
Thai authorities working for release of 49 detainees in Myanmar: Army...
BANGKOK, July 9 - Thai army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday that Thai officials are seeking to secure the release of 49...
Reflection Jomtien Beach Condominium setting new standards
If you think of the ocean-front, water sports, golfing and tourist attractions and high-end shopping destinations in Thailand there may be many choices, but...
Lebanese-Swedish terror suspect questioned before more detention
BANGKOK, Jan 17 - Lebanese-Swedish terror suspect Atris Hussein was to be questioned further by police Tuesday before being transferred to Bangkok Criminal Court...
Ayutthaya flooding forces thousands of workers out of work
AYUTTHAYA, Nov 24 - Almost four thousand workers lost their jobs at flood-wrecked plants in this historic former capital, according to the Ayutthaya provincial...
Flood likely to shrink Q4 exports to negative: Shippers’ Council
BANGKOK, Nov 23 - Thailand's ongoing flood crisis is forecast to slash 30 per cent of the number of export containers to be shipped...
Toyota to resume Thailand production Nov 21 after suspension due to...
BANGKOK, Nov 10 - Japanese automaker Toyota Motor says it will resume production in Thailand Nov 21, one month after severe flooding forced it...
Bangkok Metro: All subway stations remain operational
BANGKOK, Nov 8 - Bangkok’s subway, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) remains operational and all stations remain open, despite some stations being threatened by...
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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...