July 21st, 2008 by admin
Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phetchabun warned of flash floods
Residents of Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan and Phetchabun were Monday warned of heavy rains and possible flash floods.
In the morning forecast issue at 4 am, the Meteorological Department said the influence of the southwest monsoon would cause heavy rains in the four provinces.
It said 70 per cent [...]
July 21st, 2008 by admin
Orient Thai, One-Two-Go grounded for 30 days
Orient Thai Airline and its low-cost subsidiary One-Two-Go are ordered Monday to cease operations for 30 days, starting from July 22, because of the poor safety standards.
Civil Aviation Department Director-General Chaisak Angkasuwan said at the press conference on Monday that the air operator certificates to the two airline [...]
July 17th, 2008 by admin
Buddhist Lent Day Designated as Thailand’s “No Alcohol Day”
Buddhist Lent Day, known among Thais as Khao Phansa, has been designated as Thailand’s “No Alcohol Day.”
The decision was made by the Cabinet, during its meeting on July 8, following a proposal by the civic sector network, which submitted a letter to the Government on July 7.
The [...]
July 17th, 2008 by admin
Students invent LPG leakage warning for cars
KANCHANABURI: — With more drivers converting their car’s engine to use liquefied petroleum gas or LPG instead of expensive gasoline, there is growing concern of possible leakage from cylinders and explosions. Thai students have invented a warning system against this, which is set for commercial use soon. We have [...]
July 2nd, 2008 by admin
Thailand Vacations & Thailand Travel
3 Airlines cut routes to save costs
Three low-cost airlines - Nok Air, One-Two-Go and Thai AirAsia - have cut and rescheduled flights in response to record-high jet fuel prices.
Effective yesterday, Nok Air cut three domestic routes - Bangkok-Chiang Rai, Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani and Bangkok-Krabi. It is also considering reducing its 21 flights [...]
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