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Thailand sees potential as regional hub with future hi-speed train
BANGKOK, July 31 - Thailand has the potential to be South East Asia's most important economic hub when its future high-speed train is...
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...
ASEAN-Japan human resource development seminar held in Thailand
BANGKOK, 24 July 2012 - The Department of Skill Development has held a seminar on human resource development cooperation between ASEAN and Japan. ...
FTI demands Myanmar’s economic policy revision
Bangkok, July 23 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is requesting Myanmar to adjust its economic policy to support foreign investment as...
PTT to invest $3 billion in ASEAN
Bangkok, July 17 2012 – Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) is planning to invest 2-3 billion US dollars in ASEAN region within 5 years....
Thailand, China affirm intention to boost regional security cooperation
BANGKOK, July 11 -- Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met visiting Chinese State Councilor Meng Jianzhu on the theme of security and law enforcement...
Cabinet agrees to host IMO in 2015, passes healthcare improvement plan
BANGKOK, 10 July 2012 - The Cabinet has approved the proposal by the Ministry of Education to host the 56th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO)...
North Thailand and Royal Projects Highlighted at Mekong Tourism Forum 2012
Chiang Rai, June 25, 2012 – Northern Thailand strengthened its position as the Greater Mekong Subregion’s travel hub following the successful three-day Mekong...
AEC 2015 and Opening of Myanmar Will Benefit Thailand’s Exhibition Sector
Bangkok, June 22, 2012 – The emergence of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015 and the opening of Myanmar will generate more high-yield visitors...
Special Report: Tourism in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
As more countries have begun to recognize the need for regional solutions to common problems, economic corridors have emerged as key manifestations of...
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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...