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National Parks entrance fees raised nationwide
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation yesterday announced a major raise in entrance fees to...
Excise Dept: 10,000 new cars registered for first-car scheme each week
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – The Excise Department has revealed that after the first-car tax rebate scheme was launched, the number of new cars...
Instant noodle brand considering raising price by one baht
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has told an instant noodle producer to submit a request for price adjustment...
Cabinet extends diesel levy cut for another month
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – The Cabinet has agreed to extend the diesel levy cut for one more month until September 30. ...
BoT: 2012 GDP can achieve 5.5-6% growth
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is confident this year’s GDP can expand by 5.5-6% while promising to monitor...
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...
Govt raises alcohol and tobacco taxes
BANGKOK, 22 August 2012 - The Excise Department revealed that the Cabinet has agreed to raise taxes on alcohol and tobacco. As a result,...
BoT affirms current monetary policy suits Thai economic expansion
BANGKOK, 22 August 2012 – The central bank chief has assured that the bank’s current monetary policy is suitable for the country’s economic...
Economic experts: Infrastructure development key in expanding economy
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 - On the occasion of the Commerce Ministry’s 92nd Anniversary, 3 special speakers were invited to deliver a speech about...
Rajavithi hospital receives UN award for diabetes detector
BANGKOK, 21 August 2012 – Rajavithi hospital has received a United Nations award for its diabetes detecting technology. The hospital has also urged people...
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