Thai woman to travel space

A Thai woman is expected become the first Thai national ever to fly in space after having been selected by the Space Expedition Corporation during an invitational visit to the USA. Ms. Pirada Techawijit will have the rare chance to make history for Thailand. She is one of twenty-three winners...

‘Paradon’ more arrest warrants issued for PDRC leaders

The ongoing political situation would soon ease if the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) core leaders were apprehended, said National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Lieutenant General Paradon Patanatabutr, disclosing that more arrest warrants have been issued. According to the NSC and Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) Secretary, Lt....

EXIM Bank & TNSC: 2014 Export may grow 5%

According to the Thai National Shipper's Council (TNSC) and the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank), exports may grow by 5% in 2014 as planned, thanks to the weak Thai baht. According to President of the TNSC, Nopporn Thepsittha, the export sector has not been affected by the political turmoil...