Indonesia cracks down on aviation sector after AirAsia crash
TATAN SYUFLANA, Associated Press

PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia (AP) — Highlighting the depth of Indonesia's air safety problems, the transportation ministry revealed harsh measures Monday against everyone who allowed AirAsia Flight 8501 to take off without proper permits — including the suspension of the airport's operator and officials in the control tower.

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Tourism Thailand: 2015 Discover Thainess

BANGKOK: -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has scheduled the grand opening celebration of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign for 14 January, 2015, with a range of spectacular events including a colourful parade and extravagant performances to be held in the heart of Bangkok.

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Copycat Hello Kitty resort is technically legal, according to owner
By Coconuts Bangkok



LOEI: -- The owner of recently opened 'Kitty Resort Phu Ruea' in Loei province has responded to criticisms following a post on Pantip that captured what appeared to be a shoddy (and unauthorized) Hello Kitty-themed resort.

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Government budget deficit needed for Fiscal 2016
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Jan 5 -- Finance Minister Sommai Phasee said today he would meet with Deputy Prime Minister Pridiyathorn Devakula on preparations for the government’s Fiscal 2016 expenditures, beginning October 1, when the deficit will increase to more than the current fiscal year.

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5 persons remain under Ebola surveillance in Thailand
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, Jan 5 -- In an attempt to ease public worries over the deadly Ebola disease in Thailand, the Public Health Ministry said that only five persons remain under close surveillance in the kingdom at present.

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Dozens of Rohingya migrants held in southern Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP

BANGKOK: -- More than 50 migrants, mostly Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar, have been held in southern Thailand after authorities acting on a tip-off stopped trucks smuggling them through the country, a local official said Monday.

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