Tag: government
Govt to speedily investigate wildfires at Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has pledged to speed up the investigation into ongoing wildfires at the Phru Kuan Kreng Wetland. ...
Security forces in Deep South staying extra-vigilant around all state offices
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has ordered security forces in violence-plagued southern border area to step up surveillance measures around all...
Govt declared success in rice-pledging scheme
BANGKOK, 18 August 2012 – The government has declared its success in the rice-pledging program, which is said to have helped raise the...
Organizer expects 50,000 cars sold at Motor Expo in December
BANGKOK, 9 August 2012 – The organizer of the Thailand International Motor Expo 2012 expects to sell up to 50,000 vehicles during the event...
Govt’s approval rating drops below 50 per cent: Poll
BANGKOK, Aug 6 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's approval rating outstripped that of her government, which was rated at only 4.8 out...
Roi Et citizens pleased to see PM coming to present credit...
ROI ET, 29 July 2012 – Citizens of Roi Et province said they were pleased that the Prime Minister was coming to present...
Commerce Ministry: LPG price rise could increase food prices
BANGKOK, 16 July 2012 - Permanent Secretary for Commerce Yanyong Phuangrach has admitted that the floating of LPG prices could prompt the prices...
Thai rice exports to hit target of 9.5 million tons this...
BANGKOK, 12 July 2012 – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce is confident that the price of Thai rice will not fall...
US confirms NASA project decision all up to Thai government
BANGKOK, 28 June 2012 – The US has affirmed that the decision to allow the NASA project to take place in Thailand is...
No vote on charter amendment, reconciliation bills: Parliament President
BANGKOK, June 12 - Thailand's President of Parliament Somsak Kiatsuranont on Tuesday reaffirmed that today's joint sitting of the Lower House and Senate...
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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
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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...