Showing 1 - 10 of 10
We're all in for trouble unless we learn to save
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/03/2013
» Apart from a promise to make Bangkok a more liveable megacity, the campaign promises of Sukhumbhand Paribatra, now governor-elect, and his former arch-rival Pongsapat Pongcharoen, are interesting as they reflect the national economic condition.
Household debt worries MPC voters
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 07/03/2013
» High credit growth, a surge in household debt and worries about asset prices prevented most Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members from voting to cut the one-day repurchase policy interest rate at their Feb 20 meeting, show minutes of the meeting.
BoT raises full-year forecast
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/01/2013
» The Bank of Thailand has unveiled a more positive economic growth forecast for this year, expecting the government's tax rebates on cars, income tax reduction and wage hike to boost consumption and investment in machinery and factories.
B2-trillion transport plan goes to cabinet next month
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 18/01/2013
» The government's large-scale plans for transport facilities are nearing parliamentary consideration, just as companies are calling on the government to implement an urgent overhaul of the education system.
Surin: Thais must lose contented mindset
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 15/01/2013
» Thais must change their contented mentality that has existed since the post-colonial period to adapt in a highly competitive global environment, says Surin Pitsuwan, the former secretary-general of Asean.
Thein Sein meets top Thai execs
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 24/07/2012
» Myanmar President Thein Sein has met the heads of Thai business conglomerates which have established a presence in Myanmar to discuss cooperation and expansion.
Thai banks ready for Basel III
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 26/06/2012
» The implementation of new international banking safety standards could intensify competition and benefit consumers.
Mekong area stock markets developing
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 22/06/2012
» Countries in the Mekong region have gradually made progress developing financial markets to serve as a fund-raising alternative to banks, say financiers and regulators.
Flood aid refusal 'was self defeating'
Spectrum, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 29/04/2012
» British ambassador Asif Ahmad has offered a forthright critique of the government's handling of last year's flood crisis, saying it should have asked for international help and better communicated information to the public.
Tourism, consumption spur June revival
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 31/07/2010
» Tourism and domestic consumption rebounded in June from sharp declines in April and May, when the country was racked by political unrest, the Bank of Thailand said in its monthly briefing yesterday.