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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Foreigners and income tax: take your pick
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
Pattaya Mail’s recent report of an expat club meeting about potential tax charges on income remitted to Thailand since January 2024 was quickly...
Eastern Economic Corridor High-Speed Rail Project: A Game Changer for Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) High-Speed Railway Project is a key infrastructure initiative poised to revolutionize Thailand’s transportation, trade, and tourism...
Willem Lasonder and Sam Jeffery triumph in a challenging week of golf
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Mabprachan Golf Society faced two challenging rounds this week, with players navigating tough conditions at Mountain Shadow and Emerald.
Tuesday, January...
Keith, Robby and Ian shine in a week of diverse Bunker Boys golf challenges
PATTAYA, Thailand - Monday, January 13 – A field of 28 players teed off under cool, windy conditions on a very dry course that...
Poor Road Conditions in Pattaya – A result of mismanagement and rapid urban growth
PATTAYA, Thailand – The poor condition of roads in Pattaya can be attributed to a combination of factors, rather than a single entity or...