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Thai private sector expected to invest US$3 billion abroad
BANGKOK, June 8 - The Thai private sector's international investment portfolio has risen for the past ten years (2000-2010) and has nearly reached...
BoT reserving banknotes for high demand during election
BANGKOK, 30 May 2011 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has prepared a cash reserve for the upcoming election as it is projected...
BoT: Mar credit card usage drops
BANGKOK, 11 May 2011 – Credit card usage in March dropped despite heavy promotions and campaigns launched by banks, reflecting the increasing liquidity...
BoT chief still sees capital flow in and out of Thailand...
BANGKOK, April 27 – Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul on Tuesday said that foreign capital would continue flowing in and out...
BoT: Higher interest rates will not affect Thai economy
BANGKOK, 25 April 2011 -The Bank of Thailand is confident higher interest rates will affect the manufacturing industry following the decision made by...
Central bank sees need for MPC to raise policy rate to...
The governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) last Wednesday conceded that the Monetary Policy Committee must raise the policy interest rate to...
BoT expects banks to raise deposit and lending rates
Commercial banks are quite likely to raise both their deposit and lending rates following the Bank of Thailand (BoT) decision to raise the...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...