Thailand triumphs at SEA Games
Thailand has triumphed in the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) held in Myanmar as it topped the medal tally with 107 gold medals. As host, Myanmar concluded the 27th SEA Games with a grand closing ceremony. Thailand topped the medal table with 107 gold, 94 silver and 81 bronze…
PM announces Thailand Reform Council to be set up by the new government
Prime Minister and Defense Minister made an announcement on TV pool that the government has to organize an election in accordance with the Constitution under democratic system. However, the new government will only serve a 2-year term. Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Yingluck Shinawattra, stated at that the government is…
International flora show kicks off in Chiang Rai
The international flora show in Chiangrai kicked off yesterday evening, with thousands of tourists attending the opening ceremony. According to Wanchai Chongsuthamanee, the Chiangrai Mayor, the Chiang Rai’s 10th flower festival is aimed at boosting the province’s tourism and related sectors by attracting larger numbers of both foreign and local…
Spaghetti – Central World
Level 6, Central World, BTS Chitlom, Ratchaprasong Intersection, Pathum Wan, Central Bangkok (CBD), Bangkok, 10330
Thais invited to fireworks show in Hua Hin this evening
The Defense Ministry is playing host to activities celebrating His Majesty the King’s 86th birthday anniversary. The event is set to commence in Hua Hin at 5pm this evening . The Defense Ministry, in collaboration with Hua Hin Municipality, is set to organize a fireworks show on December 21st. The…
Asia Pacific to account for 50% of global PV demand in 2014
Thailand will join China, Japan, Australia and India as the major solar markets in the Asian-Pacific region next year, according to a new report by NPD Solarbuzz. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will dominate solar PV demand in 2014, accounting for approximately 50% of all new demand next year, according to…
Pattaya welcoming wedding parties from India
Thailand was awarded “The World’s Best Wedding Destination” by Travel and Leisure India magazine in 2011 and 2012 and by Hospitality India magazine in 2012 and 2013. The Thai beach resort city of Pattaya has been selected as the wedding venue for at least four Indian couples between this month…
Thai PM hopeful for solution to political deadlock
The Prime Minister has expressed hopes that Thailand will soon be able to find solutions to the current political turmoil, while urging people who are joining December 22 rally to strictly adhere to the law and respect the rights of others. Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has called…
Thailand expected to produce 300,000 tons of shrimp next year
The Thai Shrimp Association forecasts that Thailand will produce around 300,000 tons of shrimp next year, adding that cases of EMS shrimp disease are expected to decline. The Thai Shrimp Association revealed that shrimp production this year had seen a drop of 11 percent globally due to the outbreak of…
Car Sales plunged 37% in November
Thailand’s auto sales plunged 37.2% in November to 93,123 units, as car companies had filled their orders received under the government’s first car scheme. According to the Federation of Thailand Industries, the steep drop reflects that the market has returned to normalcy, after the sales have been driven up by…