Tag: Songkran
Thai, Malaysian leaders agree on border security cooperation
PHNOM PENH, April 3 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak agreed on Tuesday to step up security measures...
Airports ready for extra flights during Thai New Year festival
BANGKOK, April 5 – Thailand’s airports are preparing to serve more flights during the 10-day Songkran Thai traditional new year with heightened security, said...
THAI Celebrates Songkran Festival with Special Menus
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is celebrating Songkran Festival 2012 and offering special Thai menus for passengers. Mr. Piyasvasti...
Finance Ministry delays new auto tax scheme
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Finance Ministry has delayed the new auto tax scheme, as the government still has not finalized the...
Blue Flag Fair to be held at IMPACT on April 4-8
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Commerce Ministry is prepared to organize a Grand Blue Flag Fair in order to help ease the...
FTI proposes establishment of fund to promote overseas investment among SMEs
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 - The private sector has proposed that the government set up a fund to encourage SME entrepreneurs to invest...
Vietnam reaches development aid deal with partners
Hanoi , (VNA) – The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) on Mar. 28 signed an...
ICT to sign a contract with tablet supplier by April 5
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 - Information and Communications Technology Ministry is to sign a purchase contract with the Chinese supplier in the government's...
Culture Ministry to hold traditional Songkran Festival
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – The Culture Ministry is prepared to organize the Grand Songkran Festival in a traditional Thai way to preserve...
50-meter crack found on pedestrian walkway on Rama III Road
BANGKOK, 3 April 2012 – A 50-meter long sinkhole was found on a footpath on Rama III Road. Fortunately no one was injured...
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Pattaya to host ‘Holi Festival 2025’ for the third consecutive year in March
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High power consumption signals police bust – Chinese nationals running illegal online gambling operation...
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Motorbike rental operators in Pattaya – A long-standing parking mafia on beach road?
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya has been known not only for its vibrant tourism scene but also for its long-running issues with motorbike...
Parking Tensions Escalate in Pattaya – Traffic police investigate rental operators after tourist’s vehicle...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Traffic Police have launched an investigation into local rental vehicle operators following complaints that a tourist’s vehicle was towed...