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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Unlock EEC Opportunities: BCCT Dinner with Dr. Chula Sukmanop
PATTAYA, Thailand - Join us for a BCCT Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Dinner featuring a keynote address by Dr. Chula Sukmanop, Secretary-General of the...
Pattaya tax lawyer: pensioners’ worries and overseas transmitted income
PATTAYA, Thailand - Having talked to many retired expats over the past year or so, I know that their biggest worry is whether they...
Pattaya students forced to study outside classrooms due to power outage caused by theft
PATTAYA, Thailand - Students at Pattaya City School 7 (Ban Nong Phang Kae) are facing severe disruptions in their education after a thief cut...
Indian man arrested for firing blank gun into the air in Pattaya; claims unaware...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya police apprehended a 36-year-old Indian man, Mr. Sunil Bhandari, after he was seen firing a blank gun into the air...
American Bike & Car Meet’ in Sattahip brings together bikers and car enthusiasts
SATTAHIP, Thailand - The Bikers Café in Sattahip, Chonburi, hosted the American Bike & Car Meet, a major annual event for motorcycle and car...