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BoT: No action to curb strong baht
Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 09/04/2013
» The Bank of Thailand will continue to monitor the baht's trend, but will not suddenly implement measures to stem its rapid appreciation, BoT governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said on Tuesday.
2.7 million Songkran tourists expected
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2013
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects 2.71 million domestic and foreign tourists to wade into the five-day Songkran celebration beginning next week, a 10% rise from last year.
Pheu Thai suffers 2 big poll defeats
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2012
» The Pheu Thai Party suffered two consecutive defeats in the weekend elections as its candidates fell short in votes cast for a Pathum Thani MP and for the head of the Pathum Thani provincial administration organisation.
Thaksin targets birthday
News, Published on 13/04/2012
» Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has indicated that the red shirts are preparing to take him back to Thailand this year as his birthday present, although he insists he no longer aspires to be a government leader again.
Khao San ready for a splash
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2012
» Businesses on Khao San Road expect Songkran celebrations in Bangkok's budget tourist hub to be bigger than last year, while promising extra vigilance to ensure safety.
Security beefed up as Hat Yai seeks to entice tourists back
News, Wichayant Boonchote, Published on 05/04/2012
» SONGKHLA : Authorities are planning sweeping security improvements in Hat Yai district to revive tourists' confidence ahead of this month's Songkran festival.
Road safety campaign for Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2012
» Traffic laws will be strictly enforced, especially against drivers of motorcycles and pickup trucks, to minimise road accidents during the Songkran festival, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department chief Wibul Sanguanpong said on Tuesday.
Songkran festival to be wet, yet dry
Published on 30/03/2012
» An alcohol-free Songkran event is to be held in downtown Bangkok to promote another way of celebrating the water festival - an alternative to drunken madness.
Bus and taxi fares set to rise
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2012
» Operators of interprovincial buses will increase fares by six satang a kilometre next month even if the Transport Ministry rejects their application for a rise, Thai Bus Operators Association president Sujinda Cherdchai said Wednesday.
Long-trip bus fares 'will rise'
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2012
» Operators of interprovincial buses will increase fares by six satang a kilometre next month even if the Transport Ministry rejects their application, Thai Bus Operators Association president Sujinda Cherdchai said Wednesday.