Tag: Prasarn Trairatvorakul
Bank of Thailand weighs up interest rate changes
BANGKOK, 22 February 2014 The Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul has revealed after a meeting in Australia, that the Central Bank considers that...
Central bank predicts gloomy economy in first half of 2014
Thailand’s economic policy will be disrupted, with direct and indirect impact on the economy and state investments, if the political stalemate prolongs until the...
Central bank predicts slower Thai economic growth next year
BANGKOK, Dec 13 – Political turmoil and a leadership vacuum will pose a long-term and severe impact on the Thai economy, the Bank of...
Govt injecting new economic stimulus
The government decided today to inject an additional stimulus to revive Thailand’s sagging economy, due to the month-long political turmoil. Teerat...
Bank of Thailand affirms no unusual cash flow being moved out...
BANGKOK, 2 December 2013 Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Prasarn Trairatvorakul affirmed that there has been no unusual cash outflow from...
Bank of Thailand forecasts GDP growth at less than 3%
BANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) — Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BOT) Prasarn Trairatvorakul stated that this year’s GDP forecast would be less...
BoT: Protests directly affect economy
BANGKOK, 1 December 2013 The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed its concerns over the current political rallies, saying they directly affect consumer confidence,...
Central bank chief: Political uncertainty damaging Thai economy
BANGKOK, Nov 11 – Thailand’s political conflicts and continued instability have begun to diminish the confidence of tourists, consumers and the business sector, according...
Special Report: Thai economy left intact after US government shutdown
Thai and other stock markets have risen on hopes that the United States will reach a deal on raising its debt ceiling. ...
Thailand analyses impact of US government shutdown
BANGKOK, Oct 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra was assured today that the US government shutdown, which would probably affect the third quarter (Q3)...
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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...