Tag: BoT
BoT against using reserves for oil investment
BANGKOK, 18 August 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is against the idea of the government to use international reserves in order...
BoT: Political unrest not impacting much on tourism
BANGKOK, 1 July 2011 – The domestic political unrest dragged the Thai tourism down by less than 0.9% of the Gross Domestic Product...
BoT: Baht fluctuates due to election and world economy
BANGKOK, 26 June 2011 - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) indicated three factors contributed to heavy fluctuation of the baht, including the global...
Thai private sector expected to invest US$3 billion abroad
BANGKOK, June 8 - The Thai private sector's international investment portfolio has risen for the past ten years (2000-2010) and has nearly reached...
BoT reserving banknotes for high demand during election
BANGKOK, 30 May 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has prepared a cash reserve for the upcoming election as it is projected...
BoT: Mar credit card usage drops
BANGKOK, 11 May 2011 – Credit card usage in March dropped despite heavy promotions and campaigns launched by banks, reflecting the increasing liquidity...
BoT chief still sees capital flow in and out of Thailand...
BANGKOK, April 27 – Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Tuesday said that foreign capital would continue flowing in and out...
BoT: Higher interest rates will not affect Thai economy
BANGKOK, 25 April 2011 -The Bank of Thailand is confident higher interest rates will affect the manufacturing industry following the decision made by...
Central bank sees need for MPC to raise policy rate to...
The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) last Wednesday conceded that the Monetary Policy Committee must raise the policy interest rate to...
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Pattaya an undying city expanding beyond expectations amid an influx of people
A city built on constant growth and renewal
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is a city of vibrant colours that never sleeps. In many ways, it...
Language barrier leaves Chinese tourist stranded in taxi
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Chinese tourist received assistance from Pattaya Tourist Police after a language barrier left her unable to communicate with a taxi...
Ground collapses leave Thai village fearing more sinkholes after seven craters open
KHON KAEN, Thailand – Residents of Ban Wang Charoen Moo 2, Huai Muang Subdistrict, Phu Pha Man District, Khon Kaen Province have been left...
Pattaya installs 20 LED streetlights after resident concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has installed 20 new LED streetlights at Ban Mankong Community, Khao Noi, East Pattaya, to address dark areas, improve...
Rayong Police hunt down motorcycle theft gang after proactive investigation
RAYONG, Thailand – Police in Pluak Daeng have dismantled a major motorcycle theft network, recovering eight stolen motorcycles and arresting three suspects during an...