Tag: consumerism
Energy regulator begins studying pricing adjustments for next year
BANGKOK – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has begun studying new electricity pricing for next year as well as investment plans for the nation’s...
Gem & jewelry export growth expected to remain at 5%
BANGKOK - The Thai Gem & Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) estimates this year’s jewelry export growth at five percent despite a slowdown in the...
Thailand’s Or Tor Kor Market in CNN’s top 10 best fresh...
BANGKOK,(NNT) - CNN has praised Thailand's Marketing Organization for Farmers' Markets as one of the top 10 best fresh markets in the world.
Known locally...
Songkran 2017 spurred over 45 billion Baht in spending in Thailand
Bangkok,– Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports says the total economic impact of spending during the Songkran 2017 holiday was 45.428 billion Baht (US$1.3...
Spending during New Year holidays anticipated to exceed 129 billion baht
Cash flow during the New Year holidays will exceed 129 billion baht, a 3.4% increase over the same period last year.
According to the University...
October’s industrial confidence index highest in seven months
Industrial confidence index for the month of October was registered at 86.5 points, making it the highest in seven months since March when the...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...