Tag: Thailand
Experiencing Thainess
There’s something about Thailand that wows a visitor’s emotions. Every year, surveys by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and independent groups show that...
NEW WAX SCULPTURE CONTEST HELPS NORTHEAST THAILAND EVENT GO GLOBAL
Bangkok, July 21, 2011 — One of the world’s most spectacular exhibitions of candle wax sculpture is presently under way at the National Museum...
PTT expected to resume gas transfer in early August
BANGKOK, July 29 - The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is expecting PTT Plc, Thailand's largest oil and gas conglomerate, to resume...
MOPH orders hospitals to gear up for upcoming floods
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011– The Ministry of Public Health has instructed all hospitals to be prepared to provide services amidst anticipated heavy flooding after...
Schools urged to promote Chinese language learning
BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 – The Ministry of Education is urging schools nationwide to promote Chinese language study as it has been regarded...
New customs house to foster growing Thai-Malaysian trade: official
SONGKHLA, July 28 – Thailand’s Customs Department and its Malaysian counterpart have jointly set up a new customs house in the southern province of...
Thai economy in 2nd half of 2011 projected to grow by...
BANGKOK, July 28 - Thailand's Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) on Thursday projected the country's economy in the second half of this year will grow...
Thai rice exports increase, reaches Bt107 billion Jan-June
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's rice exports increased to 6.3 million tonnes in the first half of 2011, valued at Bt107 billion, according to...
Election Commission endorses 94 more MPs-elect, excluding Jatuporn
ECBANGKOK, July 28 -- Thailand's Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday endorsed 94 more MPs-elect, excluding Red Shirt core leader Jatuporn Prompan; bringing the total...
State coffers first, new helicopter fleet later: PM-designate Yingluck
BANGKOK, July 27 - Thailand's prime minister-to-be Yingluck Shinawatra said Wednesday that the Pheu Thai led-coalition government is ready to support the army plan...
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Pattaya Beach overrun by tourists during high season, residents voice concerns about city management
PATTAYA, Thailand – During this high season, Pattaya Beach has been bustling with foreign tourists enjoying the sunny weather and vibrant atmosphere. However, residents...
Pattaya sees temperature drop with strong winds this week
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports a 1-2°C temperature drop with strong winds in the Northeast, while the North, Central, Eastern, Bangkok, and...
Prime Minister assures prompt relief for residents in flood-hit southern province
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday (Dec 17) to assess...
Constitutional Court rejects petition alleging favoritism toward Thaksin in hospital stay on 14th floor
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Justice Minister and the Department of Corrections of misconduct and favoritism in...
Toyota Chairman reaffirms commitment to Thailand’s automotive industry during visit with Prime Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House to discuss the future of...