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Commerce Ministry: June’s inflation rate as low as 2.56%
BANGKOK, 2 July 2012 – The Commerce Ministry has revealed that the rate of inflation in June was as low as 2.56 percent thanks...
Myanmar people cross border to hoard essential goods
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – The atmosphere at the business areas along Ranong-Ko Song border is bustling with Myanmar people from Ko Song province...
Commerce Min holds seminar on business channels in Africa
BANGKOK, 12 September 2011 – The Ministry of Commerce has opened a seminar concerning trade opportunities in Africa in hopes of encouraging Thai entrepreneurs...
PTT, Bangchak raise oil prices
BANGKOK, 5 September 2011 – Domestic oil retailers and refineries, PTT Plc and Bangchak Petroleum Plc, have increased their retail prices of benzene, Gasohol...
BoT indicates slowdown in agricultural, industrial sectors in Jul
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that the Thai economy underwent a slight slowdown in July, especially in...
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...
Energy expert backs energy price restructuring
BANGKOK, 23 June 2011 – Energy expert Manoon Siriwan has supported the Ministry of Energy's move to restructure energy prices to reflect 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
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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...