Tag: Somchai Sajjapong
FPO: economy expected to recover as the Emergency Decree revoked
The Director General of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has voiced his confidence that the recent lifting of the Emergency Decree will most likely...
FPO: Thai economy weakened by politics
BANGKOK, 30 January 2014 The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has reported that there are signs that the Thai economy is still weak partially due...
2013 Thai growth below 3%, consumer confidence lowest in 22 months
BANGKOK, Dec 3 – The Finance Ministry today further lowered Thailand’s 2013 economic growth projection to less than 3 per cent. ...
Govt eyes land, property taxes to boost revenue
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – The Thai government is mulling a bill on land and property taxes, and revising obsolete taxation laws, the director general...
Thailand’s state revenue 10% higher than targeted
The Thai government realized net revenue of Bt127.581 billion last month, 9 percent higher than its earlier estimate of Bt10.585 billion, a Finance...
Thailand’s economy up, but exports down
BANGKOK, March 29 – Thailand’s economy has continued to expand through February, but exports shrank for the first time in six months, the director...
Obama victory positive for Thailand, Asia
A senior Thai Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) official on Tuesday said the re-election of President Barack Obama will bring a positive economic impact...
FPO estimates 2012 economic growth at 5.5%
BANGKOK, 27 March 2012 - The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised the 2012 economic growth up from the earlier estimation of 5% to...
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Qatar Airways expands flight schedule with increased Doha operations
PATTAYA, Thailand – Qatar Airways has announced a continued restoration of its flight schedule, adding more inbound and outbound services from Doha as it...
Online casino kingpin linked to Shwe Kokko network arrested in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese national believed to be a major figure in a transnational online gambling network linked to...
Ferry operator backs down on fare hike to Koh Chang after public backlash
TRAT, Thailand – A ferry operator serving Koh Chang has scaled back a planned fare increase and issued a public apology after facing widespread...
Holiday or hustle tourists in Pattaya battle rising costs one beer at a time
PATTAYA, Thailand – Along Pattaya Beach Road, the familiar sight of foreign tourists enjoying a cold beer has taken on a different meaning. What...
Blazing afternoon heat grips Pattaya Beach as tourists soak up the sun
PATTAYA, Thailand – A hot and sun-drenched afternoon settled over Pattaya as tourists flocked to the beach, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s Celsius...