Tag: Thai economy
Thai economy recovering gradually; 3.2% growth last year
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is optimistic about Thailand’s economic outlook as gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.2% last year.
The prime minister...
Terrorist activities in Europe have little to no effect to Thai...
BANGKOK - According to the Director of the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the...
New constitution good for Thai economy, says UTCC
BANGKOK – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) believes the new constitution will boost investor confidence in the second half of...
Businessmen meet with Prime Minister to discuss economic cooperation
BANGKOK -The government has asked the private sector for cooperation in driving the Thai economy forward. Deputy Prime Minister Somid Jatusripitak has led a...
Domestic energy consumption to rise as economy expands
BANGKOK, 5 October 2015 - Domestic energy consumption will rise as the Thai economy has expanded, said Energy Minister Narongchai Akraseranee. Given speculation that...
DPM Kittiratt pleads for more cooperation to help rid Thailand of...
BANGKOK, 24 August 2012 – A deputy prime minister pleads for more cooperation from all sides to help rid the country of corruption. ...
Kittiratt: GDP growth no less than expected
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has indicated positive signs in the Thai economy in the...
PM Yingluck urges more focus on local wisdom towards ASEAN Community
BANGKOK, 9 August 2012 - The Prime Minister has urged the country to prop up the introduction of more local wisdom as a...
BoT: Southern unrest only a slight impact on Thai economy
Bangkok, 8 August 2012 – Bank of Thailand or BoT has revealed that the southern border unrest is yet to have a major...
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Thailand’s 300 baht tourist fee: clarity, revenue, and the question of purpose
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand’s proposed 300-baht tourist entry fee has once again entered public discussion, not because the amount is controversial, but because the...
Brazen Pattaya kidnapping leaves Chinese real estate agent bound in luxury car, rescued by...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 35-year-old Chinese real estate agent narrowly escaped a violent kidnapping and robbery attempt in Pattaya after a supposed client turned...
Foreign paraglider snared on high-voltage power pole, knocks out electricity across Koh Larn near...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A dramatic rescue unfolded on Koh Larn, the popular island destination off Pattaya, after a foreign paraglider lost control and became...
Drunk foreign tourist found sleeping on Pattaya roadside as officials vow continued patrols
PATTAYA, Thailand – Municipal officers and police in Pattaya intervened after discovering a foreign tourist in an intoxicated state sleeping on the roadside in...
Pickup truck loses control, knocks down three power poles in Pattaya, paralyzing traffic
PATTAYA, Thailand – Traffic was brought to a standstill late Saturday night after a pickup truck lost control on a curve and crashed into...