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PM prepared to push forward with women´s development fund
UDON THANI, 23 February 2012 – The government has confirmed its stance on the establishment of the Women’s Development Fund while the Law Reform...
PM hosts her first “Yingluck Government Meets the People” radio programme
BANGKOK, Oct 1 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday hosted her first "Yingluck Government Meets the People" radio programme, outlining the government's...
Pattaya drivers top up on cheap gas, but may pay higher...
The government’s move to cut oil-subsidy taxes is fueling a petrol party in Pattaya, with drivers racing to top off tanks and gas station...
No reissuance of diplomatic passport to Thaksin: FM
BANGKOK, Aug 13 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towijakchaikul on Saturday reaffirmed the foreign ministry has not considered the reissue of a diplomatic...
New MPs register at Parliament
BANGKOK, July 14 - Thailand's new members of parliament on Thursday reported to the House of Representatives registration process at parliament after the...
EC endorses MP status of 358 candidates, excluding Abhisit and Yingluck
BANGKOK, July 13 -- The Election Commission (EC) officially endorsed 358 member of parliament candidates but delayed the endorsement of 142 MP candidates...
Cabinet extends emergency decree for another two months
BANGKOK, July 12 – The Cabinet on Tuesday extended the emergency decree in Thailand’s violence-plagued southern border provinces for another 60 days, outgoing...
PM calls decentralization ‘essential’ in solving Thailand’s problems
Calls for increased local funding, universities, at Jomtien seminar Despite objections from power-conscious politicians and bureaucrats, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he plans...
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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...