AIS goes 3G in spite of legal jams

Advanced Info Service (AIS), Thailand’s largest mobile operator, has started commercial 3G wireless broadband services as part of its 10-billion-baht network expansion this year. The 3G services – running on HSPA, Edge plus and WiFi systems – will be available initially in Bangkok and nine major areas: Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Hat Yai in Songkhla, […]

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Thailand’s North, Northeast warned of heavy rains during 30 July-3 August

BANGKOK, 28 July 2011 (NNT) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has cautioned residents of the North and the Northeast of heavy rains from 30 July to 3 August while coordinating closely with its officials in the concerned areas. Based on a forecast of the Meteorological Department, DDPM Director-General Viboon Sanguanpong reported […]

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3 Thai tourists arrested in Laos

Three Thai tourists have been arrested by Laotian soldiers in Laotian city of Pak Se while they took photos near a military camp since Sunday and their friends and relatives haven’t heard from them since, the alleged victims’ friend revealed Wednesday. Chiang Rai resident identified only as Ore told reporters that Thanwa Supakham, 34, Samart […]

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