Tag: East Asia
Special Report: Land price in city skyrockets
The living behavior of Thai people has changed from living in suburbs to living in the city as the land price has astoundingly...
Thailand as hub of meetings and exhibitions in sub-Mekong region
BANGKOK, 26 July 2012 – The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB has resolved to promote Thailand as a hub of meetings...
World Bank expects European crisis to drag on for 5 five...
Bangkok, July 19 2012 – World Bank is anticipating Thai economic growth to be 4.5 percent, even though the US Central Bank, or FED,...
Thailand Tourism Receipts Up 30%, Highlighting Value for Money Factor
Bangkok, July 16, 2012 -- Thailand recorded a 31% increase in tourism receipts in 2011 over 2010, according to Ministry of Tourism and...
Thailand boasts a success in hosting WEF on East Asia
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 – Thailand is calling its hosting of the 21st World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia a success for...
WEF supports sustainable consumption among ASEAN nations
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 -The World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia is reportedly supporting sustainable consumption and green investments. ...
SEC Chief believes WEF will benefit Thailand
BANGKOK, 1 June 2012 - Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Vorapol Socatiyanurak believes the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East...
Thai prime minister believes in ASEAN potential
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 - The prime minister revealed investors gave her a positive reception at the World Economic Forum on East Asia...
ASEAN Sec-Gen advises logistics, infrastructure development in Thailand
BANGKOK, 31 May 2012 – The ASEAN Secretary-General has suggested that Thailand should enhance its logistics system and infrastructure in preparation for future economic...
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Pattaya City fines sand-spilling truck as part of sweeping safety blitz
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya authorities are intensifying efforts to restore order across the city, targeting a wide range of public safety, regulatory, and environmental...
Strong Baht Pummels Thai Economy – Exports, tourism, and investments hit hard as BOT...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is facing growing concerns over the rapid appreciation of its currency, with the baht recently strengthening to around 32 baht...
Fears grow that Chinese tourists may shun Thailand long-term
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is facing a significant and persistent decline in the number of Chinese tourists, a trend that has continued for over...
Pattaya fights back as government targets illegal tour guides and nominee operators
PATTAYA, Thailand – The rise of illegal tour guides and nominee-run tourism businesses in Pattaya is rooted in a complex mix of weak enforcement,...
Pattaya’s Alcohol Ban Lift – A toast to tourism or a recipe for confusion?
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai government’s recent decision to relax alcohol sales restrictions in tourism zones like Pattaya has stirred a mix of optimism,...