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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Three men trick Indian tourists in Pattaya money exchange scam, flee with $900
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Pattaya are searching for three suspects who allegedly scammed two Indian tourists out of US$900 in a street-level currency...
Police raid luxury Pattaya club, detain 34 for drug tests after tip-off
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police in Pattaya carried out a late-night raid on a high-end entertainment venue, detaining 34 people for drug testing following reports...
Pattaya completes Thepprasit Soi 9 drainage project to tackle flooding before rainy season
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya have completed a major drainage improvement project aimed at solving chronic flooding along Thepprasit Soi 9 and nearby...
Pattaya imposes traffic lockdown for Songkran water festival, beach road closed April 19
PATTAYA, Thailand – Authorities in Pattaya have announced strict traffic measures to manage massive crowds expected during the Songkran and Wan Lai celebrations, with...
Airports of Thailand expects 3.7 million Songkran passengers, expands seamless services nationwide
PATTAYA, Thailand – Airports of Thailand (AOT) is preparing for a surge in travel during the Songkran holiday, forecasting approximately 3.7 million passengers across...