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Accumulated and potential losses from the rice buying scheme, if not modified, will make it harder for the government to reach its goal of a balanced budget by 2017, and are a negative factor in Thailand’s rating, Moody’s Investors Service warned on Monday (June 3).

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 05:02PM

Visa rates Thailand highly

Visa Inc, the California-based financial services corporation, has pointed to Thailand as an example of a low-risk country in the world of electronic payment transactions.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 05:01PM

Thai AirAsia, Nok looking at hefty competition

Thai AirAsia and Nok Air are likely to face serious competition soon, with low-cost carriers (LCCs) from Vietnam and Indonesia announcing plans to establish Thai subsidiaries.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 04:59PM

Thailand moves up competitiveness list to 27 out of 60

Thailand’s ranking has moved up three notches in the World Competitiveness Survey over its 2012 ranking, the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) says.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 04:56PM

Thailand corruption ‘has soared’ in 2 years

The independent Coalition Against Corruption (CAC) says corruption in Thailand has risen sharply over the past two years to an “urgent” level.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 04:56PM

Australian envoy rams home Phuket security issues

PHUKET: With 17 European Union ambassadors having met with Governor Maitree Intusut on Friday (June 14) to air once again their concerns about tourists’ safety, today it was the turn of Jonathan Kenna, Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 04:45PM

Phuket man dies as wind topples loudspeakers

PHUKET: A 62-year-old motorbike taxi driver died on Monday night (June 17) when large loudspeakers set up for a concert to accompany the Southern Region Prison Products Market were blown over by a violent gust and landed on top of him.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 04:17PM

Elephant smugglers arrested in Phuket with three jumbos

PHUKET: Acting on a tip-off, Thalang police yesterday afternoon (June 17) seized three elephants brought to Phuket illegally and arrested nine people who transported them onto the island.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 03:10PM

NEWS TODAY - HM Queen Elizabeth's Birthday celebrations

The British monarch's 87th birthday was celebrated at the Royal Phuket Marina, hosted by the British Ambassador to Thailand, Mark Kent. The celebrations followed an intense day of meetings between international Ambassadors discussing 'all the usual issues'.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 10:58AM

US unveils $300 million in new aid for Syrian refugees

ENNISKILLEN: US President Barack Obama will tell G8 leaders Monday that Washington is offering a new $300 million aid package for refugees inside and outside Syria, a senior official said.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 10:06AM

Two thirds of Chile faces desertification: president

SANTIAGO: Two thirds of Chile's territory is facing desertification in which the bone-dry Atacama Desert grows by over a meter (3.3 feet) a day, President Sebastian Pinera warned Monday.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 10:05AM

Defiant Putin sets himself up as G8 outsider

ENNISKILLEN: Vladimir Putin's participation in the first G8 summit of his new term was supposed to seal his comeback to the global stage as Russia's paramount leader after winning a third presidential term last year.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 10:04AM

US program marks birth of one millionth HIV-free baby

WASHINGTON: This month somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa the one millionth baby will be born without HIV to a mother who suffers from the disease, thanks in large part to a decade-old US aid program

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 10:03AM

Laguna Phuket’s Summer Family Festival begins

PHUKET: A treasure trove of free activities for youngsters and parents is on offer at this year’s Laguna Phuket Summer Family Festival, including a top-class soccer school, fun kids’ golf lessons and dynamic Zumba fitness classes.

Tuesday 18 June 2013, 08:50AM

Phuket white mask rally ‘not Arab Spring – yet’

PHUKET: The island’s anti-government protesters, many wearing white “Guy Fawkes” masks, came out in force again yesterday (June 16) at Saphan Hin, with this second rally attracting far higher numbers than the one last weekend.

Monday 17 June 2013, 02:27PM

Iraqi wrestling coach dies after Phuket party

PHUKET: The coach of the Iraqi junior wrestling team, in Phuket for the Asian Junior Wrestling Championships, died of a heart attack just after midnight on Saturday (June 15) after a party on Bangla Rd in Patong.

Monday 17 June 2013, 02:12PM

Desperate hunt for Philippines ferry survivors

Phuket News / Asia

Sunday 16 June 2013, 08:41PM

MANILA: Philippine navy divers battled strong ocean currents Sunday in a desperate hunt for seven missing passengers of a ferry that sank with dozens onboard.

Thai south rebels say peace could be years away

Phuket News / Asia

Sunday 16 June 2013, 04:11PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Rebels from Thailand's restive south Friday said securing lasting peace could take years, acknowledging some insurgents were trying to undermine ongoing talks through continued violence.

Foreigner dives to rescue motorbikes – in Phuket street [VIDEO]

PHUKET: A Thai man and a Belorussian were lucky last night when both drove their motorbikes – five minutes apart – into a huge hole in Pang Muang Sai Kor Rd in Patong.

Sunday 16 June 2013, 02:59PM

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