Tag: Somchai Sajjapong
FPO: economy expected to recover as the Emergency Decree revoked
The Director General of the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has voiced his confidence that the recent lifting of the Emergency Decree will most likely...
FPO: Thai economy weakened by politics
BANGKOK, 30 January 2014 The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has reported that there are signs that the Thai economy is still weak partially due...
2013 Thai growth below 3%, consumer confidence lowest in 22 months
BANGKOK, Dec 3 – The Finance Ministry today further lowered Thailand’s 2013 economic growth projection to less than 3 per cent. ...
Govt eyes land, property taxes to boost revenue
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – The Thai government is mulling a bill on land and property taxes, and revising obsolete taxation laws, the director general...
Thailand’s state revenue 10% higher than targeted
The Thai government realized net revenue of Bt127.581 billion last month, 9 percent higher than its earlier estimate of Bt10.585 billion, a Finance...
Thailand’s economy up, but exports down
BANGKOK, March 29 – Thailand’s economy has continued to expand through February, but exports shrank for the first time in six months, the director...
Obama victory positive for Thailand, Asia
A senior Thai Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) official on Tuesday said the re-election of President Barack Obama will bring a positive economic impact...
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...
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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...