Tag: Prasarn Trairatvorakul
Central bank chief sees silver lining for Thai economy
The Thai economy will recover in the second half of this year after lethargic bouts in the first two quarters, according to central bank...
Thai GDP lowered to 4.2% responding to volatile global market
BANGKOK, July 23 – The reduction of Thailand’s 2013 gross domestic product (GDP) goal by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) from 5.1 per cent...
Central bank chief urges long-term economic policy for Thailand
BANGKOK, July 16 – Thailand’s central bank governor called on the government to accelerate the country’s long-term capability instead of solely stressing short-term economic...
BoT chief: Monetary Policy Committee unperturbed by pressure to reduce interest...
BANGKOK, May 28 – Central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul gave reassurances today that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will not be pressured in its...
Central bank chief: Interest rate decision to be based on economic...
BANGKOK, May 27 – Thailand's weakening baht is unrelated to the resolution to be made by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its meeting...
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...
Private sector proposes baht as border trade currency
BANGKOK, May 17 – The Thai private sector is satisfied with the baht movement at Bt29-30 against the US dollar – a rate...
PM brushed aside cabinet reshuffle rumor
BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is ready to listen to certain group’s opposition to the THB530 billion flood prevention plans...
Govt vows to speedily tackle strong baht
BANGKOK, 15 May 2013 The government has pledged to tackle the appreciation of the Thai baht by discussing the situation with the Bank...
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The 51-49 nominee model leaves foreign investors as the real victims
PATTAYA, Thailand - Recently, Thai lawyers and accounting firms have come under intense scrutiny from state authorities following a collaborative crackdown by government agencies...
French woman arrested at Perth Airport after allegedly smuggling drugs from Thailand
PERTH, Australia – Australian authorities have arrested a 31-year-old French woman after she arrived from Thailand and was found allegedly concealing illegal drugs inside...
Warehouse burns after exploding paint cans ignite pickup truck in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic fire broke out in Naklua on June 30 after old paint cans reportedly exploded on the back of a...
Beach operators alert Pattaya officials over suspicious fuel smell from sand barge
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya were alerted on June 30 after beach operators reported a strong fuel-like smell drifting ashore, raising concerns among...
Chinese investment expands in Sriracha with massive 100-rai mixed-use development
SRIRACHA, Thailand – A large-scale Chinese-invested mixed-use development has emerged in Sriracha, Chonburi, featuring a fully integrated commercial hub with shops, restaurants, and construction...