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Taxis, not martial law, upset tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2014
» While most foreign tourists are undeterred by the imposition of martial law in Thailand, a large number are concerned about being ripped off by cabbies and tuk-tuk drivers, an opinion survey by Bangkok University has found.
Student kicked repeatedly in hazing rite
Online Reporters, Published on 31/07/2014
» A young high school student was treated as a kicking-bag by his seniors during a customary freshmen hazing ceremony, or rub-nong, and it was caught on camera and caused outrage when circulated widely on social media.
Paddy price targeted at B8,500 per tonne
Online Reporters, Published on 15/07/2014
» The Department of Internal Trade has targeted a minimum price for paddy of 8,500 baht per tonne for November’s main crop, a rate that provides growers sufficient income, officials said.
Pheu Thai repeats call for elections
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2014
» The Pheu Thai Party on Monday issued a statement saying that a fresh general election is the best way out of the conflict wracking the country.
Forest monks reject robe of many colours
Online Reporters, Published on 17/02/2014
» Forest monks are rejecting an order by the Dhammayutti Nikaya sect of Buddhism in Thailand requesting all monks to wear a lighter-coloured orange robe, and insist they will continue to wear their traditional brown.
B10.87bn for Loy Krathong festival
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2013
» People are expecting to spend around 10.87 billion baht during the Loy Krathong festival on Sunday, Nov 17, the Economic and Business Forecasting Centre at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce reported on Thursday.
Japan tightens traveller rules
News, Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2013
» Japan's immigration police will be stricter in dealing with Thai travellers after it emerged the Japanese government's visa waiver has encouraged some Thais, mostly females, to work there illegally.
Health minister: Splash water gently
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2013
» The Ministry of Public Health has urged Songkran revellers to splash water in a courteous manner in accordance with tradition for their own safety.
Songkran revellers choose Chiang Mai
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2013
» Chiang Mai is at the top of the wish list for the 70% of foreign tourists who plan to join in Songkran celebrations, the Bangkok Poll reported on Wednesday.
Chiang Mai top Songkran destination
Online Reporters, Published on 10/04/2013
» About 70% of foreign tourists polled recently planned to celebrate Songkran and Chiang Mai was the most favoured destination for the festivities, the research centre of Bangkok University, or Bangkok Poll, reported on Wednesday.