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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Pattaya Soi Buakhao waits for high season as spending remains weak
PATTAYA, Thailand – Soi Buakhao, once one of Pattaya’s busiest tourist streets from morning until late at night, is waiting for the high season...
Pattaya Mayor vows to reclaim Waterfront site, bar vehicles with barriers
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has vowed to move ahead with measures to regain control of the disputed Waterfront project area, including...
Tiger tracks found near Kanchanaburi village as park warns residents
KANCHANABURI, Thailand – Erawan National Park has warned residents of Ban Thung Kang Yang in Sai Yok district to exercise extreme caution and avoid...
US airports open Gateside access to non-ticketed visitors after 25 years
WASHINGTON, USA – The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a pilot program allowing approved visitors without airline tickets to pass through airport...
Pattaya speedboat turf war erupts after Koh Larn brawl disrupts tourism flow
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is moving to tighten the organization of speedboat services to Koh Larn after a brawl between boat staff was...