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Zero-dollar tour groups face ban
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/04/2016
» The government is seeking help to curb "zero-dollar", or cheap prepaid, tour groups from departing for Thailand to improve the national image and boost revenue and quality, the government spokesman says.
Democrats oppose Thai-Sino railway decision
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 28/03/2016
» Democrats oppose the government's plan to pay 100% of the cost of a high-speed train line from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima province, arguing the funds would be better spent on double-track freight rail and motorways.
Prayut stresses unity at US-Asean summit
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/02/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the importance of regional stability in the Asia-Pacific and expressed full support for the international community in finding a peaceful solution to regional conflicts.
Asean, Obama to ink cooperation pact
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 10/02/2016
» Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and US president Barack Obama will jointly endorse guidelines to enhance cooperation in the first stand-alone US-Asean Summit at California's Rancho Mirage next week, says government spokesman Werachon Sukhondhapatipak.
Sino-Thai railway responsibilities set
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 17/11/2015
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a framework for Thailand and China's distribution of responsibilities in implementing the Thai section of the transnational railway from southern China to the Gulf of Thailand.
Rubber farmers to get B12bn
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 04/11/2015
» The cabinet yesterday approved a budget of 12 billion baht to support rubber farmers suffering from tumbling prices, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
New US envoy urges more say for public
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 30/10/2015
» The new US ambassador to Thailand has urged the government to give the public more say on important matters and reiterated the US stance on the need to restore democracy in the country.
Bombing costs B64bn in lost tourism revenue
Patsara Jikkham, Published on 08/09/2015
» The Erawan shrine bombing in Bangkok cost 64.30 billion baht in lost tourism revenue from 1.33 million visitors and the industry should recover in the fourth quarter of 2015, the Tourism and Sports Ministry told the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
PM on 2-day visit to Philippines
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 27/08/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will start an official two-day visit to the Philippines on Thursday, says deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak.
Silk Road trade route to be revived
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 24/08/2015
» Nanning, Guangxi: China is stepping up efforts to boost its economy following the yuan's sharp fall by reviving its maritime Silk Road trading route with Southeast Asia.