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 ad that knows you live in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - It usually appears in the evening. Not when you are at work, but when you are sitting down perhaps in a...
Jomtien Beach Road returns to two-way traffic, first day sees smooth flow
PATTAYA, Thailand — Jomtien Beach Road in Pattaya officially reopened to two-way traffic on Monday (Dec 22), marking the end of a temporary one-way...
CCTV captures suspect stealing underwear from rental rooms in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Police in Pattaya are seeking a suspect after CCTV footage captured a man stealing underwear from a rental property in the...
Why Pattaya’s roads are pushing expats out of the saddle and into cars
PATTAYA, Thailand – In Pattaya, the debate over cars versus motorbikes isn’t about comfort or status anymore — it’s about survival. Ask long-term visitors...
Pattaya Deputy Mayor supports national disability assembly, promoting practical action at local level
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Damrongkiat Pinijkarn took part in the National Disability Assembly and Annual General Meeting, highlighting the role...