Tag: Surat Thani
‘THAI Smile Air’ operational July 2012
BANGKOK, Sept 20 - THAI Smile Air, Thai Airways International (THAI)'s new sub-brand carrier, will begin operations in July next year, according to THAI...
Thai, Indonesian agriculture ministries meet over food security
SURAT THANI, 19 September 2011 – The agriculture ministers of Thailand and Indonesia have convened on Ko Samui of Surat Thani province for discussions...
Democrat opens political school, prepares for budget debate in Nov
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 – The Democrat Party has officially launched its political school with the first course focusing on economic matters in a...
Heavy downpours and flashfloods expected in the Upper part and South...
BANGKOK, 30 August 2011 -The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in the lower North, Central, East and Northeast while the South is...
Ang Thong Islands National Marine Park to get uplifted
SURAT THANI, 21 August 2011-The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation is speeding the development plan for facilities around Ang Thong...
‘Thai Smile’ approved as name of THAI’s new low-cost carrier, in...
BANGKOK, Aug 19 - Thai Airways International's executive board (THAI) meeting today approved 'Thai Smile' as the name of the national flag carrier's...
Central Lat Phrao to reopen 28 Aug
BANGKOK, 12 August 2011 – Central Lat Phrao Shopping Complex will reopen on 28 August 2011 after it has been closed for renovation...
TAT: Foreign tourists love Thai sea
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – Foreign tourists are found to be most attracted to Thai sea, sand and beaches, according to a recent...
Samui Island revives its native coconut tree growing to draw tourists
SURAT THANI, 12 June 2011 -Thailand’s popular tourist destination island, Koh Samui, is promoting coconut trees growing on the island with an aim of...
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Pattaya struggles to enforce ban on high-pressure water guns amid Songkran outcry
PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite ongoing efforts by Pattaya authorities to ban high-pressure PVC water blasters during Songkran, enforcement appears to be falling short, according...
Chonburi Governor mobilizes resources for Pattaya’s Songkran ‘Wan Lai’ Festival preparations
PATTAYA, Thailand – In a strategic meeting held at the Pattaya City Police Station’s command room, Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong gathered key government agencies...
Pattaya locals question efficiency of alcohol checks in reducing road accidents amid Songkran influx
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya continues to be a bustling hub for both locals and tourists during the Songkran Festival, authorities are ramping up...
Police in Pattaya set up strict checkpoints to reduce accidents during Songkran Festival
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Col. Phanupong Nimsuwan, the head of the Traffic Police at Pattaya City Police Station, led a team to provide...
Songkran Isn’t Over Yet – Pattaya gears up for the wildest, wettest, and most...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Now that Songkran celebrations have wrapped up across most of Thailand, all eyes are turning to Pattaya — the last big...