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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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Pattaya enhances electrical grid on Koh Larn Island

PATTAYA, Thailand - The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) launched a project on Koh Larn Island aimed at enhancing the distribution system's capabilities and maintenance....

Jomtien beach sewage spill cleanup averts environmental crisis

PATTAYA, Thailand - In response to a video posted on social media on March 27, depicting sewage discharged into the sea at Soi 8,...

Thailand intensifies crackdown on coconut smuggling

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is collaborating with provincial commerce officials and coordinating with customs checkpoints to meticulously monitor the importation of coconuts...

Former Minister returns to Thailand from self-imposed exile for 15 years

Former minister and Red Shirt leader Jakrapob Penkair on Thursday returned to Thailand after having lived abroad in self-imposed exile for about 15 years...

Drivers urged to check their vehicles before traveling during Songkran long holidays in April

The government is advising drivers to ensure their vehicles are in optimal condition before traveling during the Songkran long holidays. Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang...