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World Bank predicts Thai growth at 4% this year, blames political...
BANGKOK, Feb 11 – Thailand’s economic growth this year is forecast at 4 per cent thanks to strengthened global economy which will contribute to...
World Bank: Thailand’s proposed ‘national wealth fund’ premature
BANGKOK, Oct 15 – The creation of a national wealth fund for Thailand would be premature given the volatility in the global money market,...
World Bank cuts Thai growth forecast to 4%
BANGKOK, 7 October 2013 - The World Bank has decreased Thailand’s GDP forecast from 4.5% to 4%, citing the Chinese economic slowdown and the...
Thai GDP declines to 4% this year: World Bank
BANGKOK, Oct 7 - The World Bank has reduced its Thai economic growth projection from 5 per cent to 4 per cent this year...
World Bank says manipulation unrelated to stronger baht
BANGKOK, Jan 23 – A World Bank economist today ruled out an attack on Thai currency as the factor leading to the rapid...
World Bank: Rice pledging scheme a heavy burden for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – Thailand’s financial loss from its two-year rice pledging scheme should reach Bt247 billion (US$8.2 billion), or 1-1.3 per cent...
World Bank paints improved economic future for Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 19 – The World Bank (WB) has adjusted Thailand’s economic growth this year from 4.5 per cent to 4.7 per cent...
World Bank expects European crisis to drag on for 5 five...
Bangkok, July 19 2012 – World Bank is anticipating Thai economic growth to be 4.5 percent, even though the US Central Bank, or FED,...
Political parties’ election policies worry World Bank
BANGKOK, 9 June 2011 – The World Bank is expressing concern over several policies promised by political parties ahead of the general election...
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A proposed tunnel near Pattaya will delay highspeed rail network to Bangkok
The plans to build a highspeed rail link from Bangkok airports to U-tapao airport near Rayong has hit yet another snag. The international consortium...
Don’t bet on Pattaya getting a casino
SUNDAY EDITORIAL
The government has at last confirmed that it will have the last word on which locations will be chosen to host casino-entertainment complexes....
A thrilling New Year’s Celebration at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn draws much interest...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The "Pattaya Countdown 2025" is taking place from December 29-31, at Pattaya Beach and Koh Larn. The event has drawn much...
Cambodian family turns begging into a ‘Franchise’ operation in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A group of Cambodian nationals, including women and young children, were spotted begging on the sidewalks in popular tourist areas of...
Safety of Condo Residents in Pattaya – A growing concern amid rapid development
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, known for its vibrant tourism industry and bustling nightlife, is also home to a significant number of condo residents. As...