Tag: China
PM Yingluck pledges support to Thai sport development
BANGKOK, 15 August 2012 – The Prime Minister has pledged full support to improve Thailand’s sports and athletes. Prime...
Airbags for the rear?
The Mercedes S-Class limousines are scheduled to have inflatable rear-seat ‘beltbags’ in the 2013 models. Mercedes has confirmed it will put its innovative...
Transport Ministry says construction of new pier in Trad should proceed
BANGKOK, 6 August 2012 -Deputy Transport Minister Pol Lt-Gen Chat Kuldilok said the construction of the multi-purpose port in Trad province should carry...
Phuket: Door to Thailand
Phuket has quietly positioned itself as an alternative gateway to Bangkok and the long-term strategy is beginning to pay off. ...
Thai students win 10 medals from mathematics olympiad
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 – Thai students have once again put Thailand on the map, bagging 10 medals from the Southeast Mathematics Olympiad...
Thailand sees potential as regional hub with future hi-speed train
BANGKOK, July 31 - Thailand has the potential to be South East Asia's most important economic hub when its future high-speed train is...
DDPM issues weather warnings for next few days
BANGKOK, 1 August 2012 - The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has warned residents living near shorelines and in flood-prone areas...
Finance Ministry confident Thai economy will grow despite risks
BANGKOK, 30 July 2012 -Ms. Kulaya Tantitemit, Senior Expert on Macroeconomic Policy, Bureau of Macroeconomic Policy, Fiscal Policy Office, the Ministry of Finance...
Thai badminton doubles win, while boxer eliminated in Olympic Games
As the Olympics Games in London is in full swing, let's take a quick look at the results of Thai athletes from Sunday...
R3 Road helps increase fruit export to China
Bangkok, July 25 2012 – Thai fruit export to China has increased drastically, thanks to the R3 Road. Therefore, Ministry of Agriculture and...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...