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BANGKOK — An eighteenth-century monarch credited for "liberating" Thailand from Burmese occupiers is featured on the new 100 baht banknotes, the Bank of Thailand announced today.

BANGKOK — Household debt in Thailand will to rise this year but at a slower pace, the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) said yesterday.

BANGKOK – Tourism officials expect the number of Chinese visitors in Thailand to reach a record high this year, yet stress that Thailand's tourism industry must look to new markets to secure stable footing for the future.

BANGKOK — Travellers around the world have voted four Thai beaches onto TripAdvisor’s top ten list of the best beaches in Asia.

BANGKOK — A new high-end taxi service is set to launch in Bangkok this May in an effort to address persistent complaints about cab drivers who reject passengers or refuse to use meters.

BEIJING (DPA) - Common lore predicts the goat year of 2015 to bring disharmony, and the ruling Communist Party is bound to continue its anti-corruption campaign as it seeks to quell dissent and avoid clashes.

BANGKOK (DPA) — Honeymooning couples will be fast-tracked through immigration for the month of February, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said Wednesday.

BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's main international airport is set to have a new runway and terminal pending approval by the government, officials said Thursday.

By Joanna Chiu

BANGKOK – Thailand’s military government is asking domestic “low-cost” airlines to raise their ticket prices to prevent stealing market share from inter-provincial bus companies.