August 29th, 2007 by admin
Huge tax hikes on liquor and cigarettes
The Cabinet yesterday approved a drastic hike in liquor and tobacco taxes, citing a new government policy to reduce consumption and a much-needed reduction in treatment costs for those affected by drinking and smoking. Published on
The tax hike on liquor, starting today, only effects local brands while the [...]
August 29th, 2007 by admin
Dec 23 picked for Election Day
BANGKOK: — The prime minister and the Election Commission agreed Monday to hold the next election on December 23.
EC Chairman Apichart Sukkhakhanont said Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and the EC reached a common stand that Dec 23 would be the best timing for holding the poll.
Note: Alcohol ban - The [...]
August 29th, 2007 by admin
Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat are warned of flash flood and forest flood
The Meteorological Department of Thailand has warned many areas in eastern Thailand of heavy rainfall during this period. The department has asked people in the risky areas of Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi [...]
August 27th, 2007 by admin
span style=”font-weight: bold”>Land of Smiles does not include police
The overwhelming majority of Thais are unhappy with their police force, saying that many officers focused on collecting bribes or acted as goons for political figures, according to an opinion poll conducted by a local university.
Eight out of 10 Thais polled were dissatisfied with the police, according [...]
August 27th, 2007 by admin
span style=”font-weight: bold”>100 men go on rampage at RCA market
More than 100 men stormed into a Bangkok market and destroyed about 40 stalls early yesterday.
It took them less than 10 minutes to reduce the stalls to ruins.
Makkasan Police Station was alerted to what happened at around 4am.
Witnesses said they saw more than 20 vehicles suspiciously [...]
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