Thailand
Penis Measuring Device To Fight HIV/AIDS In Thailand
Thai health authorities are introducing an official penis measuring device with the aim of advising condom users which size to wear for comfort and protection against sexual diseases.
New governor for Tourism Authority of Thailand
BANGKOK - Tourism Authority of Thailand has appointed a new governor after an 18-month search to fill the position.
Two shot dead, seven wounded in blast in Thai south: police
Suspected Islamic insurgents in Thailand's restive south have shot and killed two Thai Buddhist men and wounded seven other men with a bomb hidden in a motorcycle, police said Friday.
Thai Military Wants U.S. Satellites to Hunt Islamist Rebels
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's military wants the U.S. to provide satellite equipment and imagery so it can hunt thousands of Islamist separatists who are killing Thai troops and civilians with hidden roadside bombs in the south.
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort to open on December 1, 2009 in Thailand
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts will open a new resort in Thailand on December 1, 2009. The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort will feature 119 rooms, of which ten deluxe rooms have direct pool access. According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, t...
AirAsia plans Thai, Indonesia listings - paper
Malaysian low cost carrier AirAsia plans to list on the Thai stock exchange and later on in Indonesia, its chief executive Tony Fernandes told the Business Times newspaper.
Thailand Aims To Boost Private Sector Role In Stimulus Program
The Thai government is targeting a bigger role for the private sector in boosting economic growth, raising the value of projects it expects to finance in partnership with private investors to 10% of its THB1.43 trillion ($43.07 billion) investment...
Coca-Cola Thailand will launch 4 health drinks in 3 years
Coca-Cola Thailand is expanding its non-alcohol drink portfolio by planning a launch of 4 new health beverages within 3 years. This is in tandem with its worldwide ‘Live Positively’ program.
Phuket Scam Purge: Police Impound 'Black' Jet-Ski
A JET-SKI operator was arrested at Patong today and his vehicle was impounded and taken to Kathu police station. The operator was accused of hiring out his vehicle without registration or insurance.
Red Shirts rally to oust Abhisit government Nov 28
Thailand's anti-government 'Red Shirt' United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) on Thursday announced that the movement will rally to oust the Abhisit Vejjajiva government beginning Saturday November 28 and will prolong its protest fo...
Thailand may invoke Internal Security Act: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said the Thai government may invoke the Internal Security Act in response to the announced rally of the anti-government “Red Shirt” United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) at the end of this mo...
Pakistani held in Thailand with 54 heroin condoms in stomach
Thai customs officials said Wednesday they had arrested a Pakistani man at Bangkok's main international airport with 54 condoms in his stomach containing half a kilo of heroin. Kamran Pervaiz Butt, 24, was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Ai...
Thailand to request bail for Thai engineer detained in Cambodia
Thailand will ask to post bail for the Thai engineer detained on spy charges in Cambodia within one or two days to free him on a temporary basis, according to the Thai Foreign Minister's Secretary Chawanon Intarakomalsut.
Thai, Cambodian military leaders to meet
Thai and Cambodian military leaders will meet next week amid growing tensions over Phnom Penh's appointment of a fugitive former Thai premier as an adviser.
Deputy PM: Solution's simple to diplomatic row with Cambodia
If former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra resigns or is replaced as economic adviser to the Cambodian government, the diplomatic row between Thailand and Phnom Penh will cool down, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Friday.
Second wave for influenza A/H1N1 outbreak starts in Thailand
The second wave of the Influenza A/H1N1 outbreak in Thailand has started, Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai said Thursday, the Thailand news agency (TNA) said.
Turkish Airlines seeks Thai Airways codeshare
Turkish Airlines wants to forge a partnership with Thai Airways International as part of an aggressive growth plan centred on Asia.
Thai-made Mazda 2 exports ready to start: Free trade pacts help sales outlook
Exports of Mazda 2 five-door hatchbacks built at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong will begin next month to Asean and Australia.
Singapore stun Thais to go second in Asian qualifying
Singapore climbed to second place in Asian Cup qualifying on Wednesday after snatching a 1-0 win against Thailand, handing former England captain Bryan Robson his first defeat as an international coach.
Thailand's Big C sees 2010 sales, profit higher
Thai hypermarket group Big C Supercenter BIGC.BK said on Thursday it expected growth in both net profit and sales of 6-7 percent in 2010, helped by the opening of new branches and a likely pick-up in the economy.