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PM Abhisit: Thailand sending Thaksin extradition request to Cambodia

BANGKOK, Nov 10 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Tuesday that Thailand will formally submit to Cambodia a letter seeking the extradition of convicted ex-Thai premier Thaksin…

Thaksin’s interview hurts Thais´ feelings

BANGKOK, 10 November 2009 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban slams ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s interview given to Times Online, saying the interview was made only for Mr…

King advises on southern flood problems

BANGKOK, Nov 9 (TNA) – Their Majesties the King and Queen have expressed great concern for local residents affected by flooding, with the king ordering the authorities to prepare aerial…

Govt to hold Thai-Vietnamese ministerial meeting on rice exports next year

BANGKOK, 8 November 2009 (NNT) – The government is preparing to organize a ministerial meeting between Thailand and Vietnam at the beginning of next year to forge a stronger rice…

Yi Peng festival in Chiang Mai commences

CHIANG MAI, 2 November 2009 (NNT) – The traditional Lanna festival of Yi Peng in the northern province of Chiang Mai has commenced with the Yi Peng lantern procession and…

Amended intellectual property law to cover computer violations

BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA) — After achieving success in a crackdown on intellectual property violations since the beginning of this year, Thailand now plans to amend its law governing similar…

Defense Ministry geared up to host ASEAN Defense Minister

BANGKOK, 31 OCTOBER 2009 (NNT) – The Ministry of Defense voices readiness to host the year’s ASEAN Defense Minister’s Summit taking place between 2-4 November. Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Colonel Thanathip…

TAT introducting Thai tourism to top media purveyors

BANGKOK, 30 OCTOBER 2009 (NNT) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) has recently invited editors from leading magazines and newspapers in the United States to explore Thailand’s tourism products…

Public Health Ministry preparing to tackle swine flu spread in winter

BANGKOK, 28 October 2009 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health is integrating preventive measures against the type A (H1N1) flu, avian influenza and seasonal flu, which are likely to…

Thai students win 5 Int´l Astronomy Olympiad medals

BANGKOK, 26 October 2009 (NNT) – Thai students have won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the 3rd International Astronomy Olympiad held in Tehran, Iran. The Thai…