Tag: THB
Thai government donates 6 million THB to help flood victims in...
BANGKOK, 19 October 2011 – The Thai government has contributed three million THB to Cambodia and Vietnam each, to support flood relief efforts in...
Kittiratt to propose bill enabling multi-billion-THB loans for flood management
BANGKOK, 17 October 2011 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittiratt Na Ranong will soon propose a bill that entitles the government to...
DIT finds overpriced sandbags in flood-prone areas
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has discovered unfair pricing of sandbags in some parts of Bangkok amid flooding...
Japan offers aid to flood victims
BANGKOK, 15 October 2011 – Japan has offered aid worth 12 million THB to flood victims in Thailand. A Korean Air...
FTI: Flood costs industry 190 billion THB
BANGKOK, 14 October 2011 – The ongoing flood crisis has cost the Thai industry at least 190 billion THB and is expected to bring...
Commerce Ministry plans to set up trade policy office
BANGKOK, 10 October 2011 – The Commerce Ministry is planning to set up a new agency focusing on trade policies and strategies. ...
Fire rages through model barge exhibition center in Chonburi
CHONBURI, 10 October 2011 – Fire raged through an exhibition center of royal barge models in Chonburi province, causing at least 20 million THB...
Israel offers Thais job opportunities
BANGKOK, 7 October 2011 – Israel has planned to recruit 6,000 Thai people in the agricultural sector next year. According to...
Agriculture Ministry set to help farmers save expenses and boost incomes
BANGKOK 6 October, 2011 – Devastating floods have prompted the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to focus on farmers’ ability to better cope with natural...
Kasikorn Bank and related agencies to boost small tourism operators
BANGKOK 5 October, 2011 – Kasikorn Bank, Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Association of Domestic Travel have joined hands to launch a campaign...
Latest Stories
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...