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World Bank predicts Thai growth at 4% this year, blames political...
BANGKOK, Feb 11 – Thailand’s economic growth this year is forecast at 4 per cent thanks to strengthened global economy which will contribute to...
World Bank: Thailand’s proposed ‘national wealth fund’ premature
BANGKOK, Oct 15 – The creation of a national wealth fund for Thailand would be premature given the volatility in the global money market,...
World Bank cuts Thai growth forecast to 4%
BANGKOK, 7 October 2013 - The World Bank has decreased Thailand’s GDP forecast from 4.5% to 4%, citing the Chinese economic slowdown and the...
Thai GDP declines to 4% this year: World Bank
BANGKOK, Oct 7 - The World Bank has reduced its Thai economic growth projection from 5 per cent to 4 per cent this year...
World Bank says manipulation unrelated to stronger baht
BANGKOK, Jan 23 – A World Bank economist today ruled out an attack on Thai currency as the factor leading to the rapid...
World Bank: Rice pledging scheme a heavy burden for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – Thailand’s financial loss from its two-year rice pledging scheme should reach Bt247 billion (US$8.2 billion), or 1-1.3 per cent...
World Bank paints improved economic future for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – The World Bank (WB) has adjusted Thailand’s economic growth this year from 4.5 per cent to 4.7 per cent...
World Bank expects European crisis to drag on for 5 five...
Bangkok, July 19 2012 – World Bank is anticipating Thai economic growth to be 4.5 percent, even though the US Central Bank, or FED,...
Political parties’ election policies worry World Bank
BANGKOK, 9 June 2011 – The World Bank is expressing concern over several policies promised by political parties ahead of the general election...
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Urgent action needed to tackle Pattaya’s traffic crisis
PATTAYA, Thailand - The persistent traffic congestion plaguing Pattaya has reached critical levels, presenting a significant challenge for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. At...
US Carrier Strike Group 9 boosts Pattaya’s economy during R&R
PATTAYA, Thailand - Pattaya is experiencing a significant economic surge as American soldiers flock to the seaside resort town for rest and recreation, engaging...
Raging fire destroys luxury yacht off Jomtien beach, crew safe
PATTAYA, Thailand - A luxury yacht caught fire off Jomtien Beach on the afternoon of April 26. Despite the efforts of emergency teams and...
Pattaya Prowl: No hospital on horizon
PATTAYA, Thailand - No chance the 1 million sqm Hospital City by Mabrachan Lake will be opening any time soon. The 2021 timetable promised...
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam to pay official visit to the Kingdom...
Government Spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed that His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, is scheduled to...