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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Floods cause 12.3 billion baht economic damage with Bangkok and Chonburi hit hardest
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce estimates that flooding from September 25-29 will cause about 12.283 billion baht in...
Koh Larn boats resume as Pattaya sea trips operate under weather watch
PATTAYA, Thailand – Boat services from Pattaya’s Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn and other nearby islands were operating on September 28, allowing tourists...
Pattaya malls, banks and services stay open despite continuing rain
PATTAYA, Thailand – Major shopping centers in Pattaya, including Central Pattaya, remained open as normal on September 28, continuing to provide services and facilities...
German Dental combines quality care, modern technology and multilingual service in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – For visitors and residents considering dental treatment in Thailand, German Dental offers an established combination of professional dental care, its own...
Pattaya stays wet as monsoon rain returns to Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand – The monsoon continued to keep Pattaya and Jomtien wet on Monday, September 28, with rain returning around midday and thunder heard...