Tag: THB
THB 12 mil bounties put on drug kingpins
BANGKOK, 21 April 2012 – In a latest bid to speed up the elimination of drug trade, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung has...
Cabinet approves Mae Wong dam construction
BANGKOK, 11 April 2012 – The Cabinet has approved a budget of THB 13 bil for the long-suspended Mae Wong dam project in...
Unbeatable bargains
The Motor Show in Bangkok showed just what incredible bargains there are in the automotive sector at present. The government’s pushing of the...
China attacks Europe
China, the world’s most populous nation, is not content to just making vehicles for home consumption, but is now entering the European market...
Top-end condominium prices continue to rise
Higher quality and limited development sites pushing prices up in Bangkok Prices of top-end condominiums in both completed buildings and off-plan projects in Bangkok’s...
Ground breaking news from Novana Residence
Earlier this month saw the construction machinery arrive at Novana Residence, the inner-city development by The Nova Group. The land is...
Pattaya Sports Round up – Friday January 27 – February 2,...
Friday DFiT, Dusit Thani Pattaya: Visitors using the group fitness membership can avail of the THB 2,000 offer for five visits to the gym...
TAT cancels Loy Krathong Festival as hotel and cruise businesses lose...
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – Mr Prasit Vichaisuchat, Secretary of the Thai Boat Association and Managing Director Assistant of the River Side Bangkok Hotel...
Damage cost of 10 bn THB estimated in flooded Nakhon Sawan
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – More than 10 billion THB is estimated as the damage cost in business and agricultural sectors caused by flooding...
Cheap chicken eggs sold like hot cakes
BANGKOK, 31 October 2011 – Low-priced chicken eggs put up for sales by the Commerce Ministry were quickly snapped up within minutes. ...
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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...