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...
Cabinet extends 7% VAT collection by 2 more years
BANGKOK, 8 August 2012 – The Cabinet has decided to postpone the planned increase in the country’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate by a few...
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Transgender woman robs Russian tourists’ gold necklaces on Jomtien Beach
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Police said that Watcharapong approached Russian...
Pattaya Mayor announces new mandate for students regarding scout uniforms
Pattaya officials have directed all educational institutions under their jurisdiction to abolish the mandate for students to wear scout and girl scout uniforms, in...
3,500 monks from 50 countries to attend Visakha Bucha ceremonies in Thailand
Thailand is hosting a ceremony commemorating Vesak, or Visakha Bucha Day at the beginning of next month, with more than 3,500 monks from 50...