Tag: East Asia
Special Report: Land price in city skyrockets
The living behavior of Thai people has changed from living in suburbs to living in the city as the land price has astoundingly...
Thailand as hub of meetings and exhibitions in sub-Mekong region
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB has resolved to promote Thailand as a hub of meetings...
World Bank expects European crisis to drag on for 5 five...
Bangkok, July 19 2012 – World Bank is anticipating Thai economic growth to be 4.5 percent, even though the US Central Bank, or FED,...
Thailand Tourism Receipts Up 30%, Highlighting Value for Money Factor
Bangkok, July 16, 2012 -- Thailand recorded a 31% increase in tourism receipts in 2011 over 2010, according to Ministry of Tourism and...
Thailand boasts a success in hosting WEF on East Asia
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 – Thailand is calling its hosting of the 21st World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia a success for...
WEF supports sustainable consumption among ASEAN nations
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 -The World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia is reportedly supporting sustainable consumption and green investments. ...
SEC Chief believes WEF will benefit Thailand
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 - Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Vorapol Socatiyanurak believes the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East...
Thai prime minister believes in ASEAN potential
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 - The prime minister revealed investors gave her a positive reception at the World Economic Forum on East Asia...
ASEAN Sec-Gen advises logistics, infrastructure development in Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The ASEAN Secretary-General has suggested that Thailand should enhance its logistics system and infrastructure in preparation for future economic...
PM aims to boost investor confidence for Thailand at WEF on...
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Prime Minister is determined to reassure foreign investors of Thailand's integrity and regain their confidence at the 21st...
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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...