Coastal Resort Areas in Thailand Will Become Popular Again
The Thailand property market, especially the coastal resorts and Islands such as in Koh Samui are at the moment suffering from a very slow market as the political situation, strength of the Thai Baht and the world economy uncertainties hit domestic sales of properties, especially second homes and holiday and vacation homes.
Tan: New firm to be for happiness rather than profit
After ending his work at Oishi Group on Sept 9, Tan Passakornnatee, the founder of the green tea and restaurant company, will form his own business.
Report: China may help Thailand in high-speed railway projects
China has agreed to invest in Thailand's first high-speed railway, which was part of the talks between the two countries during Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister's visit to China on July 16-23. Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban Wednesday reported to Thai Cabinet that China will provide investment, technology and management support ...
Dams threaten giant fish: WWF
A giant Mekong catfish, weighing 292 kilograms, caught in northern Thailand in 2005.
TAO staffer shot, injured in Pattani
The secretary of the chairman of the Tambon Mahomavee Administration Organisation was slightly wounded during a drive-by shooting in Pattania s Yarang district late Wednesday night, Yarang police said.
Thailand, Burma to sign another energy pact
Thailand and Burma are going to strike another energy deal today for the supply of natural gas from Block M9 and partially from Block M11, while the partnership agreement for the Hatgyi hydropower plant project is expected to be signed next May.
Democratic Voice of Burma: Thailand a to return refugees after electionsa - Francis Wade
Thailand will only return the 150,000-odd Burmese refugees sheltering in camps along the border once situation in their home country returns to normal, which will likely be after elections this year, a Thai official has said.
The Nation (Thailand): Special zone for Mae Sot pushed to boost Burma trade
Despite controversy over a border closure, the Commerce Ministry will propose to the Cabinet establishment of an economic zone at Mae Sot, Tak province, covering 5,000 rai to boost border trade between Thailand and Burma.
Emergency lifted in six provinces
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday afternoon ordered the revocation of the emergency decree in six of the 16 provinces it was in effect.
Wat Arun - the Temple of Dawn, Bangkok, Thailand
The history of Wat Arun dates back to the Ayutthaya period or mid 17th century. It was formerly known as Wat Makok as it was located in the Bang Makok sub-district. The temple was later renamed to Wat Makok Nok; by Nok meaning outside.
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