Tag: Thanawat Polvichai
Bt4.8 bln cash in circulation expected on Vesak Day
BANGKOK, May 23 - The public's spending for Vesak Day tomorrow could generate Bt4.8 billion in cash in circulation, according to a survey...
New school term expenses to reach Bt53 billion
BANGKOK, May 9 – The Thai public’s expenses for the coming school term are expected to reach Bt53 billion, a 6.7-per cent rise....
February consumer confidence highest in 19 months
BANGKOK, March 7 - Thailand's consumer confidence index in February rose to 74.3 from 72.1 for the previous month, the highest in 19...
Thailand’s 2013 GDP forecast to rise to 5%
BANGKOK, Feb 21 – The Thai economy in 2013 is forecast to grow 4.8-5.3 per cent or 5 per cent on average, higher than...
Phuket top choice for Thai travelers
BANGKOK, 15 February 2013 A recent poll has indicated that the southern province of Phuket is the most popular destination for Thai tourists;...
Thailand’s January Consumer Confidence Index hits record high for 16 months
Thailand’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in January rose for the third consecutive month and hit its record high since October 2011, according to...
UTCC: 300-baht wage policy triggers a rise in GDP by 1.4%
BANGKOK, 25 January 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) revealed that the 300 baht minimum wage policy would help trigger...
New Year spending expected to reach several billion baht, highest in...
BANGKOK, Dec 24 - Thailand's spending during the New Year period is expected to reach several billions of baht, which will be the...
Loy Krathong spending expected to be livelier than last year: UTCC
BANGKOK, Nov 22 – This year’s Loy Krathong festival spending is expected to be livelier than last year, according to the University of...
Prolonged anti-government protest would affect Thailand’s GDP growth: Academic
BANGKOK, Nov 17 - A Thai academic said the planned anti-government rally of the Pitak Siam group next Saturday will have an impact on...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...