Tag: sugar
Special committee to look into tax on sweet drinks
A recent proposal to tax sweet drinks is making a headway after the Finance Ministry agreed to set up a committee to find a...
Citizens rush to buy low-cost products
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 - Citizens continually flocked to purchase items sent directly from factories at an event called ‘Outlet for People, Festival...
EU increase tax-free sugar import from Thailand
BANGKOK, 17 July 2011 - According to the Department of Trade Negotiations, the European Union (EU) has decided to increase the quota of...
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...
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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...