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Jun 2011 public debt stands at 40.69% of GDP
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has reported that the national public debt as of 30 June 2011...
Deputy PM projects 2011 inflation rate at 4.1 per cent
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong forecast that the country’s inflation rate for the whole...
Suspension of Oil Fund contributions to help lower inflation
BANGKOK, Aug 30 – Suspending collection of levies from diesel and petrol sales to the state Oil Fund will help headline inflation drop...
Deputy PM confident govt policies to boost 2012 GDP by 2.5%
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Kittirat Na Ranong is confident that the government policies to be fully implemented...
Foreign Ministry is ready to talk with Cambodia over overlapping sea...
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 -Secretary General to the Foreign Minister Mr. Nawin Boonsert said the negotiation over the overlapping sea area between Thailand...
Bangkok to have alcohol free zones
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 -Bangkok will have alcohol free zones across the city with the move determined to curb violence that often stems from...
More disabled people to be employed by October
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 -Permanent Secretary for Labor Mr. Somkiat Chayasriwong said 12,000 people with disability could expect to be employed within 26...
PM sends congratulatory message to Japanese PM
BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has sent a congratulatory message to her newly appointed Japanese counterpart Yoshihiko Noda; she...
Three Iranians arrested in ‘ice’ smuggling cases
BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Three Iranian suspects were detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport in two separate crystal methamphetamine smuggling cases carrying the illegal...
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Thailand reviews property measures to elevate foreign investor confidence
PATTAYA, Thailand - In the context of long-term economic recovery and stimulus, the government has placed significant importance on using the real estate sector...
Pattaya fights to reclaim pavements from vehicles invading pedestrian space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal enforcement officers have taken action against vehicles parked on pavements along Pattaya Second Road, issuing arrest records and referring...
Pattaya reviews beach parking after rental operators complain of space shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have received complaints from rental vehicle operators over a lack of parking spaces near Pattaya Beach and are...
Bangsaen Beach draws day-trippers with clear waters, shady spots and fresh seafood
CHONBURI, Thailand – Bangsaen Beach attracted crowds of visitors on October 15, with clear seawater and a lively beachfront creating an inviting scene for...
Pattaya awaits cooler weather to lift hopes for year-end tourism
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism operators in Pattaya are hoping cooler weather will encourage more visitors during the year-end high season, with businesses closely watching...