Tag: Thai economy
Thai economy recovering gradually; 3.2% growth last year
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is optimistic about Thailand’s economic outlook as gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.2% last year.
The prime minister...
Terrorist activities in Europe have little to no effect to Thai...
BANGKOK - According to the Director of the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the...
New constitution good for Thai economy, says UTCC
BANGKOK – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) believes the new constitution will boost investor confidence in the second half of...
Businessmen meet with Prime Minister to discuss economic cooperation
BANGKOK -The government has asked the private sector for cooperation in driving the Thai economy forward. Deputy Prime Minister Somid Jatusripitak has led a...
Domestic energy consumption to rise as economy expands
BANGKOK, 5 October 2015 - Domestic energy consumption will rise as the Thai economy has expanded, said Energy Minister Narongchai Akraseranee. Given speculation that...
DPM Kittiratt pleads for more cooperation to help rid Thailand of...
BANGKOK, 24 August 2012 – A deputy prime minister pleads for more cooperation from all sides to help rid the country of corruption. ...
Kittiratt: GDP growth no less than expected
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has indicated positive signs in the Thai economy in the...
PM Yingluck urges more focus on local wisdom towards ASEAN Community
BANGKOK, 9 August 2012 - The Prime Minister has urged the country to prop up the introduction of more local wisdom as a...
BoT: Southern unrest only a slight impact on Thai economy
Bangkok, 8 August 2012 – Bank of Thailand or BoT has revealed that the southern border unrest is yet to have a major...
Cabinet extends 7% VAT collection by 2 more years
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – The Cabinet has decided to postpone the planned increase in the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate by a few...
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British ambassador hosts social gathering in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mark Gooding, British ambassador to Thailand since 2021, hosted a community evening at Courtyard by Marriott (North Pattaya) on April 23....
Officials fear Pattaya and Phuket are overcrowded hotspots
The Federation of Thai Tourism Associations has formally warned the Thai government that overtourism is now at crisis point. With projections that the calendar...
Swiss man critically injured in Pattaya scooter collision; police inaction criticised
PATTAYA, Thailand - A 73-year-old Swiss citizen is in critical condition after his electric three-wheel scooter was struck by a white Isuzu car at...
Survey reveals common summer ailments amid rising heat concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thailand Department of Health has unveiled findings from a comprehensive survey shedding light on prevalent health issues faced by individuals...
Pattaya communities unite to preserve Kong Khao tradition
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Pattaya and Naklua communities joined hands to uphold the cherished tradition of "Kong Khao," or rice mound procession. Spearheaded by...