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Thai national found unharmed after Chinese quake

BANGKOK, May 14 (TNA) - One Thai national, who was reported missing in China’s Sichuan earthquake was found unharmed, according to the Thai consulate general in Chengdu.
Identified as Kanit Ruenromthavornsom, a Thai tourist from Yala who was travelling between Jiuzhaigou National Park and Chengdu on May 12, lost contact with his family when the earthquake […]

6 GMS nations produce Lancang-Mekong TV documentary

The documentary, entitled ‘Nourished by the Same River’, was the first collaboration of its kind among national broadcasters of the six nations along the Lancang-Mekong river— namely TVK of Cambodia, CCTV of China, LNTV of Laos, MRTV of Myanmar, VTN of Vietnam and Thailand’s MCOT.
Featuring the GMS’ geographical and cultural treasures, the documentary aimed to […]

Thai computer, internet and mobile phone users on rise

BANGKOK, April 16 (TNA) - The number of users of computers, the internet and mobile telecommunication devices in Thailand is on the increase, according to official statistics.
A recent survey released by Thailand’s National Statistical Office found users of computers soared up from 15.39 million in 2006 to 16 million in 2007 or 26.8 per cent […]

A Danish boxer dedicated to promoting Thai boxing

These boxing enthusiasts are having a good time practicing Muay Thai or Thai boxing at Legacy Gym, located in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani.
Legacy Gym was founded three years ago by Ole Laursen, a renowned Filipino-Danish boxer with many major Thai boxing world championships under his belt including IKF European and IMTC World titles.
“I’ve […]

Miss Thailand Motor Show 2008

miss motor show contest be the choosing seeks the beautiful woman , for come to perform public special relations , give with automobile list big of Thailand exhibition , at important the choosing miss motor show , be the ladder to bright future , especially a chance that adopt , in the doer to the […]

2008 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament

The event organiser Anantara Resorts announcced that the 2008 Thailand’s highly popular King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament would take place from 31 March - 6 April in the northern-most region of the country popularly known as the Golden Triangle.
This annual event, ranked as the 6th largest event on theThai tourism calendar has, for the past […]

Airlines set to shift domestic flights back to Suvarnabhumi Airport

BANGKOK, March 25 (TNA) – Three airlines currently operating domestic flights out of Don Mueang airport are ready to shift back to Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
National flag carrier Thai Airways, low-cost carriers Nok Air and Orient Thai have been operating domestic flights from Don Mueang, claiming inadequate facilities at Suvarnabhumi. Now that the expansion of Suvarnabhumi […]

Pattaya International Music Festival 2008

Date : 21-23 March 2008
Venue : Pattaya City
Free concerts by an incredible range of local and international musicians. Visitors can also have fun at the Pattaya beach by riding jet skis and boats.
Contact :
Advertising and Public Relations Strategies Division,
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel : 0 2250 5500 est. 1511
Tat Central Region Office : Region 3
Tel : […]

One killed, 13 wounded in Pattani bombings

PATTANI, March 16 (TNA) – One man was killed and 13 persons, including a
hotel owner and senator, were wounded in two bomb explosions at the C.S. Pattani
hotel on Saturday night.
The first bomb was hidden under a car, parked near the entrance to the hotel
lobby.
Masakree Salae, the driver of the hotel owner and senator Anysart
Suwanmongkol was […]