Tag: Myanmar
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....
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...
DITP sets up center to cope with Euro-zone crisis impact
BANGKOK, 25 June 2012 - Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is planning to set up a service center to cope with the...
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...
Thaioil gears up for AEC
BANGKOK, 15 June 2012 – Thaioil Public Company Limited has announced its 5-year invesment plan in preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). ...
Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Asian Masters Final attracts record entries
Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited will be organizing the 10th Mercedes-Benz Junior Golf Asian Masters Final at the Burapaha Golf & Resort in Chonburi province from...
FAO: World rice harvest forecast to rise in 2012
BANGKOK, May 4 - The world rice harvest for 2012 is expected to surpass the strong showing of 2011 as the erratic climate...
Thailand appreciates help from Japan to develop Mekong Sub-region economy
TOKYO, 22 April 2012 – Thailand has shown its appreciation to Japan for its collaboration in the development of the Mekong Sub-region's economy...
Thai PM departing China for Mekong-Japan Summit
BEIJING, April 19 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to leave Beijing for Tokyo to attend the Fourth Mekong-Japan Summit highlighting...
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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...