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SCB predicts 8.5% economic growth
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 - The Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (SCB EIC) has predicted an 8.5% growth for the economy in...
Australia wants Thai workers to work in its construction industry
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 - Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor Mrs. Songsri Boonba has revealed Australia is seeking skilled labor from...
PM confident product prices declining
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 -Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra insisted that commodity prices have been declining, while assuring people that the government will continue...
Seniors to receive healthcare without waiting in long queue
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 – The Public Health Ministry is prepared to set up new service for seniors over 70 years old to...
Children encouraged to learn to live with nature
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 – A science and technology academic seminar has been held to encourage children to learn to live with nature. ...
Food vendors urged to use new cooking oil
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 - The Public Health Ministry is campaigning for food sellers to change cooking oil more frequently for better health...
Drought crisis elevated, with northeastern Thailand the hardest-hit region
BANGKOK, 3 May 2012 – Continued drought crisis has worsened in several areas across the country, while more provinces have fallen prey to...
Thai PM affirms govt’s policy to support tourism industry
BANGKOK, May 3 -- Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday reaffirmed Thailand's policy to support the tourism industry as its development was...
Thai central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 3 per cent
BANGKOK, May 2 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) maintains its policy interest rate at 3.00 per cent to support a smooth economic...
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Stable Thai baht continues to pressure tourist spending in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s firm currency continues to raise concerns for tourism-driven destinations such as Pattaya after the baht closed at 31.65 per US...
Heavy weekend traffic and unsafe crossings place added burden on foreign tourists without cars...
PATTAYA, Thailand – For many foreign visitors, part of Pattaya’s appeal is the ability to move around easily on foot, whether heading to the...
‘36–38 to $1 and Pattaya would be humming’ as strong baht blamed for slower...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The short reader comment, “36–38 to $1 and Pattaya would be humming”, left beneath a recent Pattaya Mail article may have...
Charging first-world prices while paying third-world wages raises questions about Pattaya’s economic direction
PATTAYA, Thailand – A growing complaint heard among both long-term visitors and local workers in Pattaya can be summed up in a blunt phrase...
Pattaya CC taught a lesson by Southerners CC in a 9-wicket defeat
PATTAYA, Thailand - PCC’s second match of the weekend was against an out of form Southerners CC at the TCG ground at Samut Prakan...