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Fingerprint scanning may be required in buying smart phones by year’s...
To ensure better security in the use of the so-called PromptPay electronic money transfer system through smart phones, the Bank of Thailand and the...
Finance minister upset with inaction on Thai baht, policy interest rate
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has expressed displeasure over the sharp appreciation of the Thai baht and the high policy...
Finance Minister: Obama policies may affect baht
US President Barack Obama’s policy will contribute to weakening the US dollar and will add significant pressure leading to the strengthening of currencies...
Bank of Thailand lowers 2013 GDP growth projection downward to 4.6%
BANGKOK, Oct 26 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) revises 2013 GDP growth projection downward to 4.6 per cent from 5 per cent due...
Policy interest rate cut unrelated to interest movement: BoT
BANGKOK, Oct 19 – The decision by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to slash the policy interest rate from 3 per...
Bank of Thailand cuts key interest rate by 0.25%
BANGKOK, Oct 17 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 per cent to stimulate Thailand’s 2013 economy....
BoT: No bubble in real estate
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has confirmed no signs of an economic bubble have been found in the Thai real estate sector and only...
BoT: Interest rate not to be lowered yet
BANGKOK, 24 September 2012 - The Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) has confirmed that the interest rate will not be decreased...
Thailand’s 2012 economic growth projection drops to 5.7% from previously forecast...
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) lowered its projection for the country’s economic performance this year to 5.7 percent from its previously forecast 6...
BoT: Bigger list of price-controlled items only offers short-term effect on...
BANGKOK, 12 May 2012 – The central bank has pointed out that the government’s moves to rein in consumer goods prices will only...
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Pattaya sees temperature drop with strong winds this week
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Meteorological Department reports a 1-2°C temperature drop with strong winds in the Northeast, while the North, Central, Eastern, Bangkok, and...
Prime Minister assures prompt relief for residents in flood-hit southern province
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Thailand – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat on Tuesday (Dec 17) to assess...
Constitutional Court rejects petition alleging favoritism toward Thaksin in hospital stay on 14th floor
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a petition accusing the Justice Minister and the Department of Corrections of misconduct and favoritism in...
Toyota Chairman reaffirms commitment to Thailand’s automotive industry during visit with Prime Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House to discuss the future of...
Prime Minister acknowledges Election Commission summons over ‘Thaksin Influence’ allegation
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has acknowledged the Election Commission (EC)’s summons inviting her, as leader of the Pheu Thai Party, to...