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Cold spells affect 34 provinces

ANGKOK, 12 December 2009 (NNT) – The Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department reports that 34 provinces in Thailand are severely hit by cold weather. 12 of the 34 provinces are…

No comment in response to Thaksin’s bid for ‘reconciliation’ talks

BANGKOK, Dec 12 (TNA) — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Saturday offered no comment on talks proposed by fugitive, ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which the ex-premier said was…

Mass Red Shirt rally ends with renewed call to bring back 1997 charter

BANGKOK, Dec 11 (TNA) – Thousands of anti-government demonstrators of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) ended their mass rally to mark Constitution Day at midnight peacefully, but…

BoT monitoring public debt

BANGOK, 9 December 2009 (NNT) – The increasing public debt may compromise the country’s sustainable economic recovery, says Bank of Thailand (BoT) Senior Director Suchart Sakkankosone. Mr Suchart speculated that…

Thai, Malaysian PMs make historic visit to strife-torn region

NARATHIWAT, Dec 9 (TNA) –  Security in this southernmost border province of Thailand has been tightened for the landmark visit of the Thai and Malaysian prime ministers Wednesday morning as…

Two new A(H1N1) deaths reported in Thailand; toll rises to 189

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (TNA) – Two more deaths from Influenza Type A(H1N1) in Thailand were confirmed by the Ministry of Public Health, bringing the total number of fatalities to 189…

Industrial impasse forces largest foreign sell-off in nine months

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s stock market in November was affected by domestic negative factors including the suspension of Map Ta Phut Industrial projects and an unresolved political situation…

Thai spas top World’s Best Spas 2009 ranking in Asia

BANGKOK, Dec 9 (TNA) – Seven Thai spas were awarded World’s Best Spas 2009 in Asia by Travel + Leisure magazine, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A…

Thai-Malaysian leaders give priority to solving dual citizenship problem

BANGKOK, 8 December 2009 (NNT) – The Thai and Malaysian leaders agree to strengthen cooperation in many areas including solving the dual-citizenship problem. After their discussions in Bangkok, the Thai…

Thai exporters are advised to take interest in medicine and cosmetic market in Iran

BANGKOK, 8 December 2009 (NNT) – Thai exporters are urged to penetrate the cosmetic and the medicine markets in Iran due to high purchasing power and fewer competitors. Deputy Director-General…