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Bali Hai pier under repair
Published on 21/08/2013
» Owing to damage to the dock area, Bali Hai pier is currently out of action as regards vehicles planning to bring passengers for the onward sea journey to Koh Larn. For the moment, buses and cars are requested to use the trash-docking pier to offload those wishing to proceed to neighboring islands.
Top investigators plan Pattaya crime office
Published on 21/08/2013
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), having recently opened a branch at Phuket airport, has promised later to extend its presence to Pattaya.
New satellite to monitor coastal weather
Published on 21/08/2013
» A new computer system and radar station GISTDA has been installed to help predict monsoons and storms arriving via the Gulf of Thailand. The system proved especially useful during the recent oil-slick spread near Koh Samet, when the satellite was able to check weather changes which would affect the movement of the oil. That enabled local defence teams to make the best preparations in anticipation of the pollution.
Japan draws more Thai visitors
Published on 21/08/2013
» TOKYO - The number of overseas visitors hit a record high in July due in part to relaxed visa requirements for Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries, the government said Wednesday.
Migrant worker policies 'a mess'
Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2013
» Government officials are being urged to quickly develop clear and concrete policies regarding the length of time workers from Myanmar can stay in Thailand to prevent vulnerable migrants from being tricked by unscrupulous visa brokers and officials.
3 arrested for killing 2 Lao women
Yuttapong Kumnodnae, Published on 21/08/2013
» Police have arrested three Thai men and are looking for another suspect for the murder of two Lao women whose bodies were found on Tuesday in Huay Luang stream in Muang district of Udon Thani province, police said.
World cycling chief McQuaid loses Swiss backing
AFP, Published on 21/08/2013
» International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid received a blow Wednesday to his bid to win a third term in the role as the Swiss Cycling Federation withdrew their backing for his candidacy.
B1.48bn in counterfeit goods crushed
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/08/2013
» Authorities destroyed 90 tonnes of seized counterfeit merchandise, worth over 1.48 billion baht, on Wednesday.
Malaysia cuts GDP forecast
Associated Press, Published on 21/08/2013
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia slashed its growth forecast Wednesday, highlighting challenges facing Asian economies as China slows and investors anticipate a scaling back of extraordinary monetary stimulus in the United States.
Spanish artist to share riches from botched fresco
AFP, Published on 21/08/2013
» An 82-year-old Spanish woman whose botched restoration of a painting of Christ made her a global laughing stock is to reap nearly half the riches from worldwide merchandising of the monkey-like image.