The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is organizing the 14th Thai International Travel Fair 2014 during February 20 – 23 in a bid to boost local and regional tourism. The fair will be held at Quee
Zachary Abuza for Radio Free Asia (RFA) The rumors were everywhere: A politically connected crony, U Thein Wai, better known as Serge Pun, was called in for questioning. While he was not arrested, the
BANGKOK, Nov 28 – Thailand’s tourism will be battered by the current political unrest with a predicted decline by 10 per cent in the final quarter of the year, according to the Tourism Council of Thai
Insight Myanmar “I always wanted to do good, to help people,” says Sallo Polak—a Dutch humanitarian, founder of Philanthropy Connections Foundation (PCF), and longtime resident of Southeast Asia—expre
BANGKOK, Nov 27 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Wednesday slashed its policy interest rate by 0.25 per cent, to 2.25 per cent, saying growth in the third quarter of this year was weaker than expected
Mizzima Ethnic armed organizations (EAOs) held an informal discussion on 24 September regarding the reopening of the Asian Highway (AH1) between Myawaddy and Kawkareik. The road is a major border trad
 The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) hosted an ‘Appreciation Evening Reception’ for the Ploenchi
The world’s top women golfers are in town this weekend to contest the 1.5 million dollar 2014 Honda LPGA Thailand golf tournament taking place at Siam Country Club ‘Old Course’ from Feb. 20-23. Star n
 Johnson Tan (5th left), CEO of Raimon Land, one of Thailand’s leading high-end property developers, hosted an exclusive riverf
BANGKOK, 27 November 2013 Thailand is set to play host to an international forum entitled the “Global Forum on Media and Gender” during 2-4 December 2013. The Ministry of Education is joining hands wi
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 Chinese ambassador to Thailand Ning Fukui on Wednesday commended the government’s use of peaceful methods to solve the current political problem, and expressed hope for parti
Travellers Rest Golf Group It was good to see an increase in the turnout this week after the gradual decline of the last couple of weeks. It would appear that the terrible weather in the USA and Europ
 The Education for Development Foundation Thailand (EDF), led by Sunphet Nilrat (seated – 3rd left), EDF Managing Director, hos
PSC golf from The Outback Golf Bar Monday, Feb. 10, Burapha – Stableford Burapha still remains a little out of favour as 21 Outbackers played the A and B loops, this time from the white tees. As usual
Friday DFiT, Dusit Thani Pattaya: Visitors using the group fitness membership can avail of the THB 2,000 offer for five visits to the gym after their membership has expired. The offer includes unlimit
BANGKOK, Nov 27 – Thailand’s exports in October dropped 0.67 per cent year-on-year, worth US$19.3 million in value. Urawee Ngaorungruang, deputy director-general of International Trade Promotion Depar
Mizzima Junta-affiliated militias in Tachilek Township, Shan State, have told people that if they pay them fees they will be exempted from conscription into the military. The militias have been collec
Some of the finest young musicians in Southeast Asia have enjoyed a four-day music festival at Garden International School (GIS). A total of 15 schools and around 300 students took part in this year’s
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) held its annual Christmas Bazaar at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Pattaya on Sunday, November 17. The Christmas Bazaar, which has become a signal for the openin
Dragon and lion dancers take part in a procession in the Chinatown district of Manila on the eve of the Lunar New Year of the Snake on January 28, 2025. (Photo by TED ALJIBE / AFP) AFP Hundreds of mil