Wednesday 10th March, 2010

Migrants warned of jail if they protest in Thailand
Thailand News.NetThailand has warned it will imprison migrant workers who attend anti-government rallies scheduled for this weekend in Bangkok.
A Precursor to Peking Duck Found in Las Vegas -- Authentic Chinese And Thai Restaurant Features Lessor Known Dishes
PR WebThere are only small number of customers who venture away from the most commonly ordered Asian dishes at Kung Fu Plaza Restaurant in Las Vegas, and most of those patrons are visiting from Asia.
Get Ready for the Wan Lai Festival in Pattaya - AsiaRooms.com
24 / 7 Press ReleasePATTAYA, THAILAND, March 10, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Songkran events will be taking place across Thailand in April as people celebrate the arrival of the new year on the Buddhist calendar. Howev...
Peace-keeping Command to set up at 11th Infantry Regiment
The NationThe authorities will set up the Peace-keeping Operations Command, also known as the government's war room, at the 11th Infantry Regiment in Bangkhen, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban said ...
BoT keeps key rate unchanged at 1.25 pct
The NationBank of Thailand (BoT) on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.25 percent, the lowest level since July 2004. The central bank's decision was in line with the expectation of most ...
Thai security force put on alert over bomb attack warning
People's DailySecurity forces have been put on alert after it is reported that some 30 to 40 areas in capital Bangkok might be targeted for bomb attacks, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban said Wednesday.The s...
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event
PR WebHotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s ‘Race to Survive Phuket 2010’ Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to i...
Taiwan issues travel warning for Thailand
Earth TimesTaipei - Taiwan on Wednesday issued a travel warning for Thailand as anti-government protestors planned weekend demonstrations in and around Bangkok. The Foreign Ministry urged Taiwan travellers to ca...
Thailand, EU free trade talks likely this year
The China PostBANGKOK -- Thailand is expected to start first round of negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement with the European Union by the middle of the year, a move seen as necessary if the Kingdom ...
Korbsak appointed chief negotiator with red shirts
The NationAbhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday.Abhisit was speaking after chairing the meeting of the Internal Security Operations Command.The Isoc approved security measures related to the enforcement of the in...
Thai PM: To Stay At Safe House During Planned Protest
Morning Star-(Dow Jones)- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Wednesday he will stay at a safe house during a planned protest against his government later in the week.
Thai stocks midday up 2.66 pt, 0.37 pct
The NationThai composite stocks index (SET) at midday of Wednesday at 721.43, up 2.66 points, or 0.37 per cent amid Bt6.52 billion turnover Blue chip SET-50 index was at 508.24, up 1.81 point, or 0.36 per cent...
PM reviews security measures with Isoc
The NationAbhisit Vejjajiva on Wednesday hosted the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) meeting at army headquarters to review security measures of the Internal Security Act, which will be effective thi...
Teachers security unit hit by bomb
The NationTwo soldiers of the teachers' security unit were injured by a bomb early Wednesday in Pattani. They were hit by the bomb blast as they crossed the bridge in tambon Muang Tia, Mae Lan district of Patt...
NEWS Hound: New property tax moots exemptions for Phuket
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No takers for Phuket beach guard contract
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Thailand to impose emergency law on anti-govt protest
New KeralaBangkok, Mar 9 : The Thai Cabinet today decided to impose a special internal security law in Bangkok and its surrounding areas from March 11 to 23, ahead of an anti-government protest starting on Marc...
Security tightened on 30 to 40 areas prone for bomb attacks
The NationDeputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban on Wednesday said security forces have been alerted to monitor 30 to 40 areas in the capital that might be targetted for bomb attacks.The high-risk areas includ...
Riot force bracing for red shirts, Emergency rule prepared
The NationAbhisit Vejjajiva has instructed his Cabinet to be on standby in case of the need to declare the emergency rule after the enforcement of the internal security law tomorrow.In the face of the red-shirt...
Thai stocks opened down 1.33 pt, 0.19 pct
The NationThai composite stocks index (SET) opened on Wednesday at 717.44, down 1.33 point, or 0.19 per cent. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 505.26, down 1.17 point, or 0.23 per cent. Top five active stocks: B...
Asian stocks open down
The NationAsian stocks reversed earlier gains on Wednesday, but trading was kept within a tight range after the slight gain on Wall Street overnight. Japan's Nikkei Average opened down 8.6 points, or 0.1 perc...
Bomb scare hits Rajvinit School early Wednesday
The NationA bomb-like object was spotted outside the Civil Disaster Prevention and Litigation Department of the Interior Ministry early Wednesday, causing panic among parents and students of a nearby school.A p...
Tehran-Phuket flights begin soon
Phuket GazetteShould the trial flights prove successful they could continue into April, when the low season for tourism generally begins. The flights would then resume in October this year, when tourism arrival fig...
Bomb scare hit Rajvinit School early Wednesday
The NationA bomb-like object was spotted outside the Civil Disaster Prevention and Litigation Department of the Interior Ministry early Wednesday, causing panic among parents and students of a nearby school.A p...
Thai Stocks May Extend Losses
Quote.com(RTTNews) - The Thai stock market has finished lower now in four straight sessions, easing more than a dozen points or 1.8 percent in the process. The Stock Exchange of Thailand slid below the 720-po...
PTT raises fuel prices
The NationPTT Plc raised its retail prices of oil by Bt0.50 per liter, effective this early Wednesday. Benzene octane 91 fuel is now Baht 37.44 a liter, while diesel is at Baht 29.19 per liter.
Oil falls from 8-week high
The NationCrude oil prices slipped back from eight-week highs Tuesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and uncertainty about an economic recovery. U.S. light, sweet crude for April fell 38 cents to settle ...
Thai cabinet resolves to impose act for mass rally security
People's DailyThailand's weekly cabinet Tuesday decided to impose the Internal Security Act (ISA) during March 11- 23 to ensure law and order in a mass anti-government rally by the United front for Democracy agains...
Thai gov't to be able to control mass rally: FM
People's DailyThe Thai government will be able to control a mass rally, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said here on Tuesday.Kasit met with about 100 persons, including foreign ambassadors to Thailand, representativ...
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