Tag: Kittiratt NaRanong
Finance: US QE implementation leads to Thai baht appreciation
BANGKOK, 16 January 2013 The Finance Ministry insists that the baht has been appreciating consistently because of the US’s implementation of its economic...
Finance Ministry lays down 8 strategies in preparation for AEC
BAGNKOK, 15 January 2013 (NNT) - The Finance Ministry has laid down 8 strategic plans in preparing Thailand towards the realization of ASEAN Economic...
Thai finance ministry set to seek Bt2 trillion loan
BANGKOK, Jan 15 – The cabinet will be asked to approve a Bt2 trillion loan to develop mega projects on infrastructure to uplift Thailand...
Thai finance minister rejects extra loans for rice pledging scheme
BANGKOK, Jan 10 – Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong has stood firm that the government’s loan ceiling of Bt150 billion for the...
Thai cabinet gives nod to aid small industries
BANGKOK, Jan 8 – The cabinet today approved a mini-package to alleviate the plight of smaller industries which are impacted by the nationwide...
Govt says B7BN tax system overhaul loss ‘Acceptable’
BANGKOK, Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong conceded yesterday the overhaul of the personal income tax structure would cost the state seven billion in...
Regional insurance necessary, coming for ASEAN
BANGKOK, Dec 13 – Countries in Southeast Asia need to work on joint insurance policies, particularly for automobiles, to prepare for increasing inter-country...
Finance Minister promises financially-sound Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 30 – Thailand will achieve a balanced budget within three years with the budget deficit reduced from Bt400 billion this year...
PM to visit New York to attend UNGA
BANGKOK, Sept 22 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will visit the United States over September 23-29 to attend the 67th session of the...
Finance Minister affirms the 2012 export growth target at 15%
BANGKOK, 21 September 2012 – The Finance Ministry has affirmed that this year’s export growth target will remain unchanged from its initial estimate. ...
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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...