Tag: Theera Wongsamut
PM asserts cabinet reshuffle won’t disrupt government action
BANGKOK, Nov 3 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday asserted that the latest cabinet reshuffle won't disrupt her government’s policy implementation, saying...
Thailand sees bright prospects for pomelo among Japanese fruit lovers
BANGKOK, Sept 28 -- Thailand's Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Theera Wongsamut was confident that "Som O", or pomelo, will win a following among...
Agriculture Ministry satisfied with success in the latest royal rainmaking project
BANGKOK, 11 August 2012 – The Agriculture Ministry has announced a success in the latest royal rainmaking project. Agriculture...
Thailand, Russia discuss joint agricultural projects in Pattaya
Thai and Russian agricultural officials agreed to draft bilateral food-safety standards and committed to joint research at a meeting in Pattaya. ...
Agriculture Ministry poised to set standards for more farm products
BANGKOK, 19 February 2012 - The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry is planning to set official standards for more farm products, in a move...
Police hunting gunman in rubber protest shooting
Police hunting gunman in rubber protest shooting SONGKHLA, Jan 11 – The governor of Songkhla todaay ordered police to hunt down a gunman in...
Rubber protest on hold; compromise expected next week
Rubber protest on hold; compromise expected next week SONGKHLA, Jan 10 – Falling rubber prices annd rising anger on the part of Thai rubber...
Thai, Indonesian agriculture ministries meet over food security
SURAT THANI, 19 September 2011 – The agriculture ministers of Thailand and Indonesia have convened on Ko Samui of Surat Thani province for discussions...
Bird flu, HFMD outbreak under close watch
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – The Ministry of Public Health has joined hands with related units to monitor and prevent the spread of avian...
PM inspects flood situation in northern provinces
BANGKOK, Aug 13 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday left Bangkok for the northern province of Sukhothai to inspect the flood situation,...
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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
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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...