Tag: Meanwhile
Health Minister boasts ‘eggs-for-expired pills’ successful
NONTHABURI, July 9 - More than 36 million unused or outdated tablets, worth over Bt40 million, were returned to health officials nationwide under the...
Surapong to clarify NASA issue to Parliament
BANGKOK, 6 July 2012 -Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul is set to explain in detail the case covering NASA’s request to use U-tapao airbase for...
Bangchak plans full reimbursements of explosion-related damages
BANGKOK, 5 July 2012 - Bangchak Petroleum is dispatching additional inspection units to examine the oil refinery’s blast site, while insisting that damage...
East Water plans more supply for Thailand’s Eastern industrial estates
SINGAPORE, July 3 - Eastern Water Resources Development and Management Plc, or East Water, plans added water supply to industrial estates in Thailand's east,...
Reforestation campaign launched in honour of HM Queen Sirikit
BANGKOK, 27 June 2012 - The Energy Ministry has joined hands with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and PTT Public Company...
DSI fears Thailand’s status on human-trafficking list will worsen
BANGKOK, 20 June 2012 – The Department of Special Investigations (DSI) has expressed concerns that Thailand’s possible repositioning on the US watch list for...
PM checks up on Laem chabang port development
BANGKOK, 18 June 2012 – The Prime Minister will be checking up on the eastern sea board, Laem chabang port, Chonburi province, regarding...
Industrial Works Dept joins hands with factories to reduce wastewater
BANGKOK, 13 June 2012 - The Department of Industrial Works (DIW) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with textile dyeing factories on...
FTI suggests leather industry change tactics in preparation for AEC
BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has advised the Thai leather industry to enhance it strategies to stay...
Thai inflation grows slowly in May
BANGKOK, June 1- Thailand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) grew at a slower pace last month to stay at 115.23, up 0.39 per cent...
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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...