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As Thailand sags, world travel booms
Published on 18/09/2014
» Even as tourist arrivals plummet in Thailand, international travel numbers rose 4.6% in the first half of 2014, boosted by strong growth in the rest of Asia, and in the Americas and parts of Europe, the World Tourism Organisation said Wednesday.
Orchards thrive as Chinese fall for Thai fruit
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/06/2014
» For years orchard owners in the eastern province of Chanthaburi have struggled to survive over-supply and low prices for a wide variety of fruits.
Thailand looks to new China trade
Online Reporters, Published on 17/06/2014
» China is increasing its investment in Southeast Asia and Thailand may be in a position to become Beijing's regional investment hub, Amparwon Pichalai, director of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office under the Ministry of Commerce, said on Tuesday.
Junta to splurge on football festival
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/06/2014
» Football fans are likely to be able to watch all 64 World Cup matches on free-to-air TV after the military junta intervened in a dispute over broadcast rights.
Confidence, stocks, baht plummet
Published on 08/05/2014
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) dropped again in April for the 13th consecutive month to its lowest level in 150 months, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTTC).
IT firms proceeding with plans
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/05/2014
» Major local information technology companies have confirmed they will move ahead with their investment projects as planned this year in the belief that a recovery in the local IT market will arrive in the second half.
Confidence up first time in 14 months
Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2014
» The Consumer Confidence Index in Thailand stood at 70.7 points, rising for the first time in 14 months, the Center of Economics & Business Forecasting of University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) stated on Tuesday.
When will this all be over, public asks
News, Published on 09/06/2014
» How long will it take coup-makers to bring the situation back under control?
Economists: Thailand needs preparation
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 28/04/2014
» Countries like Thailand should prepare better to cope with volatile natural and financial risks, World Bank country director Ulrich Zachau said Monday at the official launch of the Bank's World Development Report 2014.
Offshore fund flight on the cards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/04/2014
» At least 100 billion baht in net offshore funds is expected to flee the Thai bond market this year, pressured by local political tensions, the gloomy economic outlook, a potential sovereign rating cut and the US Federal Reserve's tapering of asset purchases, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).