Tag: Thailand
Tarutao Islands: Tranquil Marine Idyll
Tarutao Marine National Park is the largest marine preserve in both Thailand and Southeast Asia. Founded as Thailand’s second marine national park in 1972,...
Little Known Lanna: Lost in Time in Phrae
The small town of Phrae, which sits on the banks of the Yom River about 200 kilometres east of Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang...
2011 Border trades increased by 16% y-o-y
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 - The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) has revealed that the border trade value was nearly 900 billion baht...
PTT to expand into non-oil business in 2012
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 - The country's oil and gas giant has announced a plan to expand its presence into the asphalt business...
Good literary work should need no pattern: 2011 Thai SEA Write...
Thailand's latest compilation of short stories that clinched the 2011 South East Asian Writers Awards (S.E.A. Write) for short story genre was written...
Transport Ministry to discuss high-speed rail project with Chinese counterpart on...
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 – The Transport Ministry is prepared to discuss with the Chinese counterpart on Friday the conclusion of an MOU on...
Constitution Court to rule on legality of two executive decrees
BANGKOK, Feb 22 - Thailand’s Constitution Court is scheduled to rule at 2pm today on the constitutionality of two executive decrees allowing the...
Court approves further detention for bomb suspect
BANGKOK, Feb 22 – Thailand’s Criminal Court approved on Wednesday an extension to the detention of Mohammad Hazaei, one of the suspects in...
Thailand thriving as filming location
BANGKOK, 21 February 2012 – The Department of Tourism has indicated that Thailand has become a popular filming location among movie makers, with...
SACICT to promote Thai handicrafts in international markets
BANGKOK, 21 February 2012 – The SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Center of Thailand (SACICT) has launched the “Capital of Arts & Crafts”...
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Thailand hits decade-high investment applications in 2024
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand reportedly achieved a major accomplishment in 2024, with investment promotion applications reaching 1.13 trillion baht, the highest in a decade....
Thai Defense Minister of calls for overhaul of southern border strategy
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai has called for a comprehensive review of Thailand’s southern border strategy following...
Pattaya Tourism Soars – Record-breaking numbers in 2024 and promising start to 2025
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya continues to solidify its position as one of Thailand’s premier tourist destinations, with 2024 bringing unprecedented growth in both visitor...
Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau – Legalizing casinos could reduce online gambling
BANGKOK, Thailand – Pol. Maj. Gen. Atthasit Sutsanguan, the Deputy Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), discussed the potential benefits of legalizing...
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) expands ‘LTR Visa Program’ to attract global talent
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced updates to the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa program, approved by the Cabinet, to...