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Democrat Party to field Sukhumbhand for re-election as Bangkok governor
BANGKOK, Dec 27 -- Thailand’s opposition Democrat Party on Thursday resolved to field incumbent Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra as its candidate for to...
Nalinee will not quit cabinet post
BANGKOK, Jan 22 - Newly-appointed Minister to the PM's Office Nalinee Taveesin insisted on Sunday that she will not step down, but asked the...
ASEAN chair cancels trip to meet Thai FM
BANGKOK, April 25 – Indonesia’s foreign minister Marty Natalegawa, current chair of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), has cancelled his...
MFA staff heading to Japan tomorrow in aid of disaster victims
BANGKOK, 15 March 2011 (NNT) – Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will travel to Japan tomorrow to provide assistance for Thai people...
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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...