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World Bank predicts Thai growth at 4% this year, blames political...
BANGKOK, Feb 11 – Thailand’s economic growth this year is forecast at 4 per cent thanks to strengthened global economy which will contribute to...
World Bank: Thailand’s proposed ‘national wealth fund’ premature
BANGKOK, Oct 15 – The creation of a national wealth fund for Thailand would be premature given the volatility in the global money market,...
World Bank cuts Thai growth forecast to 4%
BANGKOK, 7 October 2013 - The World Bank has decreased Thailand’s GDP forecast from 4.5% to 4%, citing the Chinese economic slowdown and the...
Thai GDP declines to 4% this year: World Bank
BANGKOK, Oct 7 - The World Bank has reduced its Thai economic growth projection from 5 per cent to 4 per cent this year...
World Bank says manipulation unrelated to stronger baht
BANGKOK, Jan 23 – A World Bank economist today ruled out an attack on Thai currency as the factor leading to the rapid...
World Bank: Rice pledging scheme a heavy burden for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – Thailand’s financial loss from its two-year rice pledging scheme should reach Bt247 billion (US$8.2 billion), or 1-1.3 per cent...
World Bank paints improved economic future for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – The World Bank (WB) has adjusted Thailand’s economic growth this year from 4.5 per cent to 4.7 per cent...
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,...
Political parties’ election policies worry World Bank
BANGKOK, 9 June 2011 – The World Bank is expressing concern over several policies promised by political parties ahead of the general election...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...