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Cabinet decision sought on US request to use U-Tapao Airport
CHON BURI, June 18 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday met with ministers of defence, foreign affairs, and the country’s top brass, and...
Two teenagers drown in flood-hit Nakhon Si Thammarat
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Jan 4 – Police believe that the bodies of two teenagers found in a canal in this provincial seat were swept...
Climate activists file class action lawsuit against prime minister for flood...
BANGKOK, Dec 21 – Thai climate change activists from the Stop Global Warming Association on Wednesday led 300 flood victims in suing Prime Minister...
Flood slightly drops in Pathum Thani after opening of sluice gates...
BANGKOK, Nov 20 – Floodwaters in Pathum Thani, adjacent to the capital of Bangkok have dropped slightly after authorities agreed to widen three sluice...
Bangkok Governor inspects Don Mueang site where ‘Big Bag’ barrier was...
BANGKOK, Nov 14 -- Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Monday will inspect the location at Don Mueang where the government’s 'Big Bag' flood barrier...
Thais fear post-flood economy to worsen: Survey
BANGKOK, Nov 11 - A recent survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) released on Friday found that more than half...
PM announces 3-phase flood rehabilitation plan to restore confidence
BANGKOK, Nov 8 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday announced “Strategic Measures for the Country’s Rehabilitation” – a three-phase post-flood action plan to...
PM: No cabinet reshuffle now
BANGKOK, Nov 6 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday ruled out a cabinet reshuffle during this period following criticism of mishandling the...
PM considering ‘Big Bags’ for western Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 7 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is considering to build additional 'Big Bag' barriers to control the deluge in the western part...
Bangkok governor announces more evacuation areas in four districts
BANGKOK, Nov 6 - Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Sunday declared more evacuation zones in four districts as floodwaters keep rising, while expressing concern...
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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...