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Thai Pork Sweet Potato Curry
3 tbsp fresh coriander, roughly chopped extra coriander leaves for garnish Heat the oil in a big pot. Cook the garlic and ginger for a minute to soften. Add the curry paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the potato and pork, combining well. Cook stirring for a minute. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and then simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with extra ...
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Thailand concedes rights abuses raised by UN rapporteur
Thailand has conceded to issues raised by a UN special rapporteur as alleged malpractice regarding freedom of expression and migrant labour, and to the fatal harassment of human rights ...
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Muslim insurgents suspected in roadside bombing that kills 5 soldiers in southern Thailand
HAT YAI, Thailand - Five soldiers have been killed and one wounded by a roadside bomb in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south. Police Col. Jeera Setdao-ngerntrakul said Friday that Muslim insurgents were suspected of detonating the bomb in Saiburi district in Pattani province as a pickup truck carrying the six soldiers passed by. He said the soldiers were on their way to assist security ...
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Thailand to bend to investors needs
TOKYO - Thailand will go the extra mile to accommodate the wishes of long-term Japanese investors by introducing new regulations more in line with the recommendations they have made, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on ...
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Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
Benchmark oil for July delivery was down 40 cents to $93.85 per barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile ...
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Bird flu strain can go airborne researchers say
Beijing - A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said Friday. An international team of researchers found that the H7N9 strain of the virus transferred efficiently between ferrets via direct contact, but less efficiently by airborne exposure. Pigs however were unable to transmit the virus to other pigs or to ferrets, according to ...
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Thailand lands more international visitors
Thailand has welcomed 19.04 percent more international arrivals during January and April this year, compared to the same period last year. According to Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, up to 8.841 million trips were registered into the country during the first four months of the year, up from 7,427 million in 2012. Delivering the highest number of growth, Chinese arrivals increased by ...
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Bangkok eyes Heritage status for Chao Phraya
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to campaign for a section of the Chao Phraya River to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. Deputy Bangkok Governor Jumpol Sumpaopol yesterday said the House of Representatives' Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and the Environment had resolved to push for the listing of the stretch of the river from the Phra Phuttha ...
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Three Thai Nationals Sentenced For Overstaying
Bandar Seri Begawan - Three Thai nationals - two men and one woman - were sentenced to jail, and the men, with strokes of the cane, which was passed down yesterday by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court after all defendants pleaded guilty to overstaying in the country without reasonable causes. Forty-four-year-old Sombat Chamnanrop is incarcerated for six months and will be ...
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Thailands April exports grow to USD18.7b
(MENAFN) Thailand's total exports rose 10.5 percent to USD18.7 billion in April on yearly basis, reported Xinhua News citing the Thai Ministry of Commerce.The ministry said that during the first 4 months, the country's total exports rose to USD75.67 billion.It attributed the higher exports to a growth in the industrial sector and a slight fall of the baht.It's worth noting that ...
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Thai Cultural Festival Launched
Manama-May-23(BNA)The Thai Cultural Festival was today given the go-ahead at the Cultural Hall. Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa and Thai Ambassador to Bahrain Vichai Varasirikul and a number of diplomats attended the opening ceremony. The Ministry of Culture is organizing the festival with the Thai Ministry of Culture and Manama-based Thai Embassy. The festival, which ...
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SET takes hit from China US
Thai shares and the baht yesterday took a hit from China's disappointing manufacturing output and mounting concerns that the US Federal Reserve will taper its asset-buying scheme to dampen demand for emerging markets' assets. The SET index sank below the psychological level of 1,600 points to reach the day's low of 1,582.76 or a 2.97% fall before rebounding to close at 1,607.46 ...
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SMEs urged to invest in Myanmar
With ample business opportunities arising from the upcoming Asean Economic Community (AEC), Thai businesses are urged to set up a foothold in neighbouring Southeast Asian nations despite unclear investment regulations in Myanmar. Prachuab Supinee, Thailand's commercial counsellor in Myanmar, called on Thai companies including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop a presence ...
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QTC switched on for power growth
QTC Energy Plc, formerly known as QTC Marketing & Service Co Ltd, was established on June 9, 2003 with registered capital of 10 million baht to conduct the businesses of manufacturing and distributing electricity distribution transformers. Director Poonphiphat Tantanasin discusses the company's strategy and outlook.What is QTC's business ...
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Industrial recovery lifts April exports
Despite the stronger baht, Thai exports managed to grow by 10.5% year-on-year in April, driven by recovering shipments in the industrial sector. Total exports last month fared better than expected, amounting to US$19.7 billion. In baht terms, export value rose by 5.4% to 544 billion baht, said Vatchari Vimooktayon, the commerce permanent secretary. Industrial shipments rose by 19.3% to $12.4 ...
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NED expects to see sunny days ahead
Natural Energy Development Co (NED), Thailand's first private solar farm, is looking for another opportunity to invest in the sector despite great competition. Chief executive Johnny Wang said the company remains optimistic despite all the solar farm licences granted by the Energy Ministry. "Although all licences are oversubscribed and it's tougher to get a new allocation of ...
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Q2 data may slow further
The Bank of Thailand estimated that domestic consumption, investment and exports may slow further in the second quarter. The situation could be worse than estimated at last month's meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)," said a central bank source who asked for anonymity. Lower-than-expected first-quarter gross domestic product growth at 5.3% year-on-year announced by the ...
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Nikon upbeat amid smartphone onslaught
Nikon Corporation, a world leader in imaging technology, is confident of continued revenue growth of 19% this year despite the threat of cameras being replaced by the boom in smartphones. "We have reaffirmed our competitive position within the consumer electronics industry thanks to our variety of product lines and lower prices," said Kenji Kumaki, the president and managing director ...
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GMM Z buys Fox broadcast rights
GMM Z, the satellite TV unit of GMM Grammy Plc, has acquired the broadcast rights for 27 channels of Fox International Channels to strengthen its pay-TV service. Featured new channels include Fox Movies Premium, Fox Family Movies, Fox Action Movies, Channel V Thailand and National Geographic. Chief operating officer Rafah Damrongchaitham said all 27 channels will be broadcast on its platform ...
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Miyabi throws another slab on the Japanese rotisserie
As Japanese grill buffet restaurants become increasingly popular, Miyabi Group, a 100% Thai-owned company, will speed up the expansion of its restaurants with a 900-million-baht budget to open almost 100 new branches in Thailand over the next five ...
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Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok offers special package for Club accommodations
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok has a special package for its Club accommodations, with rates starting at Baht 3,560 per night for a Club Deluxe Room if they stay for 2 nights or more, along with 15 percent discount on regular a la carte treatments at Spa Cenvaree and 25 percent discount on all spa packages. The package is available from now until October 31, 2013, and rates are ...
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Bangkok’s reputation under threat
Bangkok has long-been the site of political instability for the country, but this has rarely escalated into full-scale violence, now as talks between government and protests breakdown, and acts of violence increase, the city faces a difficult situation.
There is currently a days-long standoff between the government and anti-government protestors who claim the present government headed by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajjiva was supported by the military when they came to power fifteen months ago. Read more
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