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Huge haul of pornography confiscated
Despite the abundance of women in Pattaya is seems there is still a demand for pornographic material. On June...
TAT optimistic about Thai tourism in 2012
BANGKOK, 28 June 2011– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the number of foreign tourists coming to Thailand will reach 19 million...
PTT, Bangchak cut oil price by 40 satang/litre
BANGKOK, 28 June 2011 – Domestic oil retailers and refineries, PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum Plc, have decreased their retail prices of benzene products...
Commerce Min holding Cost of Living Reduction Fair until 27 Jun
BANGKOK, 24 June 2011 – The Ministry of Commerce is organizing the Cost of Living Reduction Fair from today to 27 June in...
OIC: Life insurance biz highly competitive
BANGKOK, 17 June 2011 – The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has reported that the life insurance business in Thailand is expanding well...
Over 3,600 Honda cars sold in May
BANGKOK, 17 June 2011 – Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co Ltd reports its sales volume for May 2011 at 3,674 units in total, which...
Pattaya: The Venice of the East
There is no doubt that the local authorities are working hard on improving our city, however a recurring problem that still needs to be...
Northern Fruits Festival at Central Beach
The permanent-secretary of Ministry of Commerce, Yanyong Puangrat chaired the commencement of the 2nd Northern Fruits Festival at Central Festival Pattaya beach on the...
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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...