Tag: Thanawat Polwichai
Thais told to prepare for price hikes in Q4
BANGKOK, Sept 3 – The price increases for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and electricity on September 1, combined with the daily minimum wage hike...
Household debt surges 12%, highest in 5 years
BANGKOK, 25 June 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) says household debt of Thai people has increased by 12...
Thailand sees drop in CCI for 2 consecutive months
BANGKOK, 6 June 2013 The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce revealed that the country’s consumer confidence index (CCI) in May, stood...
Thai Chamber of Commerce encourages investors to go to Myanmar
BANGKOK, 28 February 2013 The Thai Chamber of Commerce considers Myanmar as the most attractive ASEAN country for investment and suggests the government...
Thai vegetable prices rise ahead of Vegetarian Festival
BANGKOK, Oct 11 – Vegetable prices have risen nationwide across Thailand prior to the annual Vegetarian Festival. Set to...
Thailand’s GDP growth to fall to 5-5.%: UTCC
BANGKOK, Aug 2 - The University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) will lower its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth prediction for Thailand...
Private sector fears corruption in water management projects
BANGKOK, 12 July 2012 - The private sector has voiced concerns over the problem of corruption in the government’s water management projects, calling for...
Eurozone debt crisis limits economic growth of Thailand
BANGKOK, 20 May 2012 – An economic expert has projected that Thailand’s GDP this year should reach 5.9%; although the Eurozone debt crisis...
Consumer confidence keeps on rising after floods
BANGKOK, 2 May 2012 – Consumer confidence has increased for the fifth consecutive month in April since the flooding last year while the...
UTCC: THB1 bil to be in circulation during Songkran festival
BANGKOK, 5 April 2012 – The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has predicted that over 1 billion baht will come...
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Pattaya aims transforming Old Naklua Market into tourism hub while retaining its unique character
PATTAYA, Thailand - Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet chaired the second visioning meeting for the Naklua community at the Sawan Boriboon Foundation on October 17, focusing...
Uzbek woman wanted by Interpol for prostitution apprehended in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Chonburi Immigration Police, led by Pol. Col. Napasapong Khositsuriyamanee, apprehended a 34-year-old Uzbek woman known as "Mrs. Gumi" at a location...
Pattaya prepares forces for heavy rain, enforces orders at Bali Hai Pier and Walking...
PATTAYA, Thailand - Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn called a meeting of the Administration Department at Pattaya City Hall on October 17 focusing on reviewing...
Jordanian man arrested for overstaying visa by 490 days at fitness center in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - Chonburi Immigration officials, led by Pol. Col. Napatsapong Khotsitsuriyamanee, reported the successful arrest of a 24-year-old Jordanian man, Mr. Yaha Abdel...
Pattaya reopens entertainment venues after day of alcohol sales ban, prepares for upcoming high...
PATTAYA, Thailand - As Pattaya reopens its entertainment venues on October 18 after a temporary prohibition on alcohol sales during the Buddhist holiday of...