Junta To Consider Bureaucrats' Salaries Boost
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Finance has submitted a proposal to the military junta requesting an eight percent increase in bureaucrats' salaries.
Junta-Ruled Thailand Bans Junta-Simulating Video Game
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have reportedly banned the sale of the political simulation video game "Tropico 5," citing dubious "inappropriate content."
NCPO Told To Consider Gas Price Hike
BANGKOK — The director of Thailand’s state-owned petroleum company has advised the military junta to raise the price of gas to make up for massive losses of revenue last year.
BKK Airport To Get Automatic Taxi Kiosks
BANGKOK — Waiting in a long line for a taxi at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport will be a thing of the past with the introduction of eight automatic taxi kiosks next month, officials say.
Thai Household Debt Highest In Nine Years
BANGKOK — The average household debt in Thailand has reached a nine-year high, according to a research by the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
State Petroleum Enterprise Sued For Resort Island Oil Spill
RAYONG — Business owners on Koh Samet island are suing a state-owned petroleum enterprise for the oil spill that polluted the resort island's beaches last year.
Malaysian Airliner Tragedy To Affect Thai Tourism: Official
BANGKOK — Officials have warned that the suspected downing of a Malaysian Airline plane in Ukraine could discourage Westerners from traveling to Thailand, further crippling the Kingdom’s already-struggling tourism industry.
Mo Chit Bus Terminal To Be Moved 'In 3 Years'
BANGKOK— The state-owned Transport Company is looking to relocate its bus terminal in northern Bangkok in a move that is estimated to cost more than 1.5 billion baht.
Thai Halal Food Industry Eyes Indonesian Market
BANGKOK — Indonesian markets may provide a boost to Thai halal food exporters, a recent public panel on halal trade says.
BKK Airport's Extension Plan 'Suspended By Junta'
BANGKOK — The Thai military junta has ordered Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to shelve the plan to extend its facilities, a state official says.
