WORD ON KILLER INSECTS IN THAILAND: Stings from a swarm of deadly Asian hornets were potent enough to kill an elephant in the province of Burilam, Thailand, on Saturday, 7th Full story
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Thailand Begins Flood Cleanup Operations
WORD ON THAILAND FLOOD CRISIS: Following the flooding in Bangkok and central provinces of Thailand, the cabinet has approved a budget of Bt11 billion to rehabilitate flood-ravaged infrastructure. The cabinet Full story
Thailand, Cambodia to Share Power Plants
WORD ON THAILAND POWER PRODUCTION: Thailand and Cambodia are set to move ahead with plans to jointly build a hydro power plant in Stung Num and coal-fired power plant on Koh Full story
Thailand’s New Year Road Accident – Death Toll Down
WORD ON THAILAND ROAD SAFETY: The number of road accidents in Thailand during the New Year has dropped compared to last year and there has been one less fatality, according Full story
Thailand’s Largest Solar Power Plant Fires Up
WORD ON THAILAND ENVIRONMENT NEWS: One of the world’s largest solar power plants began commercial operations in Thailand on December 22, pumping out 72 megawatts of renewable energy. The solar Full story
Unidentified Falling Object Hits Thailand
WORD ON THAILAND NEWS: A mangled piece of metal which fell out of the sky and landed in Si Sa Ket province in northeast Thailand is said to be satellite Full story
Thai Stocks Strong on First 2011 Trading Day
WORD ON THAI ECONOMY: Thai stocks are expected to do well on the first trading day of the new year
Thai Baht Set to Strengthen in 2011
FINANCIAL NEWS THAILAND: The Thai Baht is set to continue strengthening against US and European currencies in 2011
TAT Launches Amazing Thailand Mobile Apps
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched Amazing Thailand guides, maps and other interactive applications for mobile device users.
Carrefour Cuts Tesco In SEA Store Wars
WORD ON THAILAND RETAIL: Carrefour hopes to raise US$1 billion ($1.34 billion) from the sale of its assets in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
Anti Corruption on the Agenda in Bangkok
Word on Thailand News: Bangkok is to host the 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in November.
Tiger Cub Smuggler Caught At Bangkok Airport
THAILAND NEWS: A woman was arrested for attempting to smuggle a 2-month-old tiger cub out of Thailand through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday.