Tag: East Asia
FTI calls for urgent strengthening of Thai economy towards AEC
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to urgently strengthen the local economy ahead of...
Suu Kyi pledges to help improve rights of Myanmar workers
SAMUT SAKHON, May 30 - Myanmar opposition leader and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday promised to help resolve unequal rights...
Energy discussion takes place at World Economic Forum
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The 21st World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia’s unofficial opening took place on Wednesday with a private...
TAT: WEF hosting to attract huge revenue inflow
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand expects a huge flow of foreign revenue into the country during the 3-day...
Aung San Suu Kyi visits Burmese workers in Samut Sakhon
SAMUT SAKHON, 30 May 2012 – Visiting Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi greeted Burmese workers in Samut Sakhon Province, amidst large...
Myanmar workers gather to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
SAMUT SAKHON, May 30 -- Myanmar migrant workers and a virtual army of media have gathered outside the office of the Migrant Worker...
Myanmar opposition leader Suu Kyi set to arrive in Bangkok
BANGKOK, May 29 – Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to arrive in Bangkok on Tuesday night to attend the...
AOT airports ready for World Economic Forum on East Asia in...
BANGKOK, 28 May 2012 - The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is preparing Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International Airports to welcome world leaders and...
AoT in full decoration for upcoming World Economic Forum
BANGKOK, 28 May 2012 -The Airport of Thailand (AoT) is now in full preparation for the upcoming World Economic Forum on East Asia...
National Police forewarn public on traffic inconvenience during WEF
KANCHANABURI, May 21 – In preparation for next week’s World Economic Forum (WEF) East Asian summit here next week, the National Police Bureau...
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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...