Tag: Thailand
Thai economy grows 3.5% in Q2, reports NESDB
According to a report released by the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), the overall economy of Thailand grew 3.5 percent in the...
PM leads candle-lighting ceremony to celebrate Queen’s birthday
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha led a candle-lighting ceremony on Friday at Sanam Luang to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 84th birthday anniversary.
The...
Fishing boats to undergo inspections or have licenses revoked
The Department of Fisheries has ordered owners of fishing boats with a capacity of at least 10 gross registered tons (GRT) to get their...
Thailand and Laos maintain bilateral and multilateral cooperation
Thailand and Laos have committed to maintaining both bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Lao Foreign Affairs Minister Saleumxay Kommasith met with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday...
PM announces the next steps to be taken after the referendum
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha announced on Wednesday that he expected the new election to be held about the end of next year which is...
Pokemon Go game banned from Government House and national parks
Hunting for Pokemon on the compound of the Government House has been on banned by the police citing security reason.
An order was issued on...
Thailand is the world’s least miserable economy for 2016
Thailand is ranked the least miserable country for the second year in a row out of a total of 74 economies surveyed by Bloomberg.
The...
Prachuap Khiri Khan upgrades Singkhorn pass into permanent border crossing point
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, – Prachuap Khiri Khan province is scrambling to construct a building at Singkhorn pass to make it a permanent border crossing...
Thailand-Myanmar inspect repair of Sai River bridge damaged from strong current
CHIANG RAI – Thailand and Myanmar have discussed the relations as neighbouring countries, jointly inspected the maintenance of the Sai River bridge that was...
Thailand accumulates 97 zika cases in 10 provinces this year but...
Thailand accumulated 97 cases of people infected with virus zika in 10 provinces in the first half of this year, but all were kept...
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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...