Tag: Economic
Joint Thai-Vietnamese cabinet meeting to be held late October
BANGKOK, Oct 10 – A Thailand-Vietnam joint cabinet meeting scheduled for October 27 will mainly deal with key economic issues, according to Thai...
Special Report: Unions calls for more worker justice on labour day
A number of labour unions are planning to submit petitions proposing amendments to the current Labour Law on National Labour Day, taking place...
Poor English skills threaten Thai competitiveness, employment
Thai companies need to quickly upgrade the English-language skills of their workforce or face widespread job losses when it takes effect in 2015,...
FPO estimates 2012 economic growth at 5.5%
BANGKOK, 27 March 2012 - The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised the 2012 economic growth up from the earlier estimation of 5% to...
BoT to adjust GDP target after 2012 growth plunged heavily
BANGKOK, 23 February 2012 - The central bank is set to revise its 2012 GDP growth target after official reports showed Thai economy shrank...
Private sector shows greater confidence after Charter Court approves two financial...
BANGKOK, 23 February 2012 -The private sector has reportedly showed sign of confidence after the Constitutional Court gave nod to the two executive decrees...
December Consumer Confidence Index rise first in four months
BANGKOK, Jan 5 – Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose in December for the first time in four months, following the end of the...
Thai central bank cuts key interest rate first time in two...
BANGKOK, Nov 30 - The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday cut policy interest rate by 0.25 per cent for the first time in...
UDD to hold anti-coup rally on 18 Sep
BANGKOK, 15 September 2011 – The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) is prepared to demonstrate at the Democracy Monument on 18 September...
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Pattaya tourism leaders move to reassure global tour operators after earthquake concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Following the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar that caused tremors in Thailand, the Chonburi Tourism Federation, in collaboration with Pattaya City...
Gold shop security concerns persist in Pattaya and nationwide amid rising gold prices
PATTAYA, Thailand – As the price of gold continues to climb, authorities across Thailand are stepping up their efforts to prevent robberies targeting gold...
Scorching heat and thunderstorms forecast for Pattaya and upper Thailand
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour forecast indicating that a low-pressure system caused by heat continues to cover upper Thailand,...
Drama and nail-biting finish as Neale Savery clinches Mabprachan Golf Society title in Kanchanaburi
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Mabprachan Golf Society’s three-day competition in Kanchanaburi proved to be a memorable mix of golf, camaraderie, and adventure. With rounds...
Bunker Boys battle elements and errors in thrilling three-course week
PATTAYA, Thailand - The final game of March saw the Bunker Boys brave some of the most unpleasant conditions in recent memory at Eastern...