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Thai economy to grow over 4% this year: Finance Minister
BANGKOK, July 8 – Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong said today he believed the Thai economy to grow at more than...
Bt4.8 bln cash in circulation expected on Vesak Day
BANGKOK, May 23 - The public's spending for Vesak Day tomorrow could generate Bt4.8 billion in cash in circulation, according to a survey...
New school term expenses to reach Bt53 billion
BANGKOK, May 9 – The Thai public’s expenses for the coming school term are expected to reach Bt53 billion, a 6.7-per cent rise....
February consumer confidence highest in 19 months
BANGKOK, March 7 - Thailand's consumer confidence index in February rose to 74.3 from 72.1 for the previous month, the highest in 19...
Thailand’s 2013 GDP forecast to rise to 5%
BANGKOK, Feb 21 – The Thai economy in 2013 is forecast to grow 4.8-5.3 per cent or 5 per cent on average, higher than...
Phuket top choice for Thai travelers
BANGKOK, 15 February 2013 A recent poll has indicated that the southern province of Phuket is the most popular destination for Thai tourists;...
Thailand’s January Consumer Confidence Index hits record high for 16 months
Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in January rose for the third consecutive month and hit its record high since October 2011, according to...
UTCC: 300-baht wage policy triggers a rise in GDP by 1.4%
BANGKOK, 25 January 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) revealed that the 300 baht minimum wage policy would help trigger...
New Year spending expected to reach several billion baht, highest in...
BANGKOK, Dec 24 - Thailand's spending during the New Year period is expected to reach several billions of baht, which will be the...
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Prime Minister Anutin registers marriage with wife Jaa Thananon in private home ceremony
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul officially registered his marriage with his wife, Jaa Thananon Niramit, in a warm and...
Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai hold coalition talks as post-election government takes shape
BANGKOK, Thailand – Leaders from the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party met on Friday to discuss forming a coalition government following the...
Election Commission rejects recount petition, confirms result in Chonburi Constituency 1
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) has rejected a petition for a vote recount in Chonburi’s Constituency 1, citing a lack of evidence...
Pheu Thai probes ballot barcodes, warns Thailand election could be ruled invalid
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's Pheu Thai Party is gathering evidence regarding barcodes found on election ballots, which party leaders suggest could compromise voter anonymity...
Government seeks Election Commission approval for additional flood compensation funds
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Paradorn Prissananantakula has affirmed that the government is pushing for additional compensation for flood...