Tag: GDP
Thai GDP posts 4-year record growth in Q2 2017
BANGKOK– A GDP growth rate of as high as 3.7 percent has been recorded in the second quarter of this year, leading to an...
Thai economy grows 3.5% in Q2, reports NESDB
According to a report released by the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), the overall economy of Thailand grew 3.5 percent in the...
KResearch forecasts 2015 GDP growth at 2.8%
BANGKOK, 06 October 2015 - Kasikorn Research Center has forecast gross domestic product (GDP) to expand 2.8% this year, but slashed exports to minus...
Bank of Thailand to X-ray private consumption, investment
BANGKOK, May 21 – Thailand’s central bank will thoroughly examine the country’s private consumption index (PCI) and private investment to find the reasons...
PM throws support behind lower interest rate
BANGKOK, May 21 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today brushed aside a media report that the central bank was pressured to reduce the policy...
Bank of Thailand lowers 2013 GDP growth projection downward to 4.6%
BANGKOK, Oct 26 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) revises 2013 GDP growth projection downward to 4.6 per cent from 5 per cent due...
PM orders agencies concerned to closely follow up economic situation in...
BANGKOK, June 16 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Saturday expressed concern over economic woes in Europe will affect Thai exports, order concerned...
NESDB: Thai economy grows 0.3% in Q1 2012
BANGKOK, May 21 - The Thai economy grew 0.3 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2012 and by 11 per cent...
Thai central bank has raised 2012 GDP from 6.0% to 4.9%
BANGKOK, 12 May 2012 – The Bank of Thailand has raised both its 2012 GDP growth projection and the inflationary target for this...
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Foreigner married to a Thai says starting a business is still too difficult
PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign resident has voiced frustration over the challenges foreigners face when trying to start a business in Thailand, even when...
Thailand becomes more affordable for dollar holders as baht hits one-year high
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht moved to around 33.40 per US dollar in early trading on Thursday, marking its highest level in more...
Should Pattaya consider lowering lady drink charges around this time
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Pattaya moves through its softer tourism period, conversations are quietly emerging around whether nightlife venues should temporarily adjust “lady drink”...
Pattaya turns unpredictable as cloudy mornings give way to hot afternoons
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing highly changeable weather conditions, with mornings often starting under cloudy skies before giving way to strong afternoon sunshine...
No alcohol sales ahead of Bangkok and Pattaya elections this weekend
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Election Commission (EC) has announced a temporary ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in Bangkok and...