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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Thailand polishes its image while Pattaya pays the price
PATTAYA, Thailand — While Thailand celebrates rising tourism numbers and record profits at major gateways, many businesses on the ground in Pattaya are asking...
Sea turtle found dead after stranding on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand — A sea turtle was found dead after washing ashore on Pattaya Beach on February 19, prompting an on-site inspection by Pattaya...
Foreign tourist collapses on Jomtien Beach, rushed to Pattaya hospital
PATTAYA, Thailand — Municipal officers in Jomtien were alerted to an emergency involving a foreign tourist found collapsed and unable to assist himself on...
South Pattaya detour finally repaired after decades, but public flags more damaged roads
PATTAYA, Thailand — After more than a decade of complaints and worsening conditions, repair work has finally begun on the South Pattaya detour road...
Pattaya backs Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027 with beachfront plan to drive local economy
PATTAYA, Thailand — Wutthisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, chaired a meeting to discuss plans for the “Chonburi OTOP Fair 2027: Shop, Taste and...