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Thai GDP lowered to 4.2% responding to volatile global market
BANGKOK, July 23 – The reduction of Thailand’s 2013 gross domestic product (GDP) goal by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) from 5.1 per cent...
Commercial banks see profits in first half of 2013
BANGKOK, 23 July 2013 Commercial banks in Thailand saw profits in the second quarter and the first half of this year despite economic...
DITP expects Thai franchise businesses to grow 20%-30% this year
BANGKOK, 23 July 2013 The Department of International Trade Promotion expects to see Thai franchise businesses in the ASEAN region grow by 20-30...
UTCC: World economy to plunge at lowest point in 3rd quarter
BANGKOK, 23 July 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has expressed its belief that the world economy will plunge at...
Competition intensifies among Thai commercial banks
BANGKOK, July 23 – Tough competition in the money market has compelled Thai commercial banks to maintain their interest rates despite the central bank’s...
BoT: Rising household debt won’t affect economy
BANGKOK, 22 July 2013 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has reported that household debt in Thailand has increased but is confident that it will...
Thailand to become party to Madrid Protocol to protect IP rights
BANGKOK, 22 July 2013 The Ministry of Commerce is trying to make Thailand a party to the Madrid Protocol in an attempt to protect...
Surin’s border trade boosted during long holiday
SURIN, 22 July 2013 More than 5 million baht in border trade expected to be generated daily during the currently long holiday in...
Commerce Ministry to hold events to explain rice safety
BANGKOK, July 22 – Thai consumers’ deteriorating confidence regarding the safety of locally-produced and stored rice has led the Commerce Ministry to organise events...
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The ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...