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Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
It was a rather sombre picture as Thai banks, in reports to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, reported an overall 23% drop in profits for… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
On Tuesday, the cabinet was presented with a ฿210 billion free cash payments scheme aimed at 31 million Thais. This came in addition to smaller… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
New economic strategy appears to be more ‘green’ and talks about combating ‘overpopulation’ which suggests a policy change from the first junta government led by… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Key government advisers and experts are encouraging the government to pursue a free trade agreement with both the United Kingdom and the European Union at… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
The baht weakened slightly this week but the outlook for 2021 is for it to strengthen due to the weakness of western economies and continued… Read More ›
Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
Exporters warn the government that logistics needed for shipping in Eastern provinces must be maintained up and running as they report an upside in demand… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Danucha Pichayanan, the Secretary-General of the Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has said unemployment caused by the collapse of the tourism sector combined with… Read More ›
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Moon spaceship programme to be launched officially in January by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Innovation in what is a serious effort to… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Even before the latest fears of a lockdown after the Samut Sakhon outbreak among Myanmar migrant workers, there was a concern for Thai exports in… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The voice of the people throughout Thailand albeit in local polls, where local issues are to the fore, did not provide encouragement or impetus for… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
First mini free trade deal pact with an Indian state will likely be with Telangana whose capital in southern India is Hyderabad which is home… Read More ›
Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:
The Pheu Thai Party, led by Sompong Amornvivat, has provided effective opposition in parliament and endeavoured to keep the government accountable. However, it has long… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Thailand’s central bank is prioritising the country’s nascent recovery by propping up the dollar. The recent strengthening of the baht is being driven by a… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
No one can deny the rise of China in the Asia Pacific region and Thailand’s move towards its orbit in the last two decades. However,… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
A vaccination passport for inoculated travellers, which may be compulsory, could be the key to reopening the world’s sky lanes in the latter half of… Read More ›
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The take-off of a stronger baht will make the management of the economy for Thai authorities more difficult as the last quarter of 2020 and… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:
The language used in the draft resolution put before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations presented a clear message of support for the wave… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
New Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith appeared, this week, to signal that the government was intent on moving the emphasis of the kingdoms’ economy away from… Read More ›
Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:
Bank chief also announces that the payment deadline for November is extended for four days and that National Credit Bureau data will not be sent… Read More ›
Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:
Public confidence is key as Thailand’s economy flies into 2021 on one engine without foreign tourism. A steady, underlying recovery, seen since the third quarter,… Read More ›
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Minister tells the Senate that corrupt Thai officials conspired with gangs to undermine tourist security 
Prime Minister heads to Davos where Thailand will sign its first free trade pact with European countries 
Chinese and Thai economies both feeling the pinch even before Trump gets to work in the White House 
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UK granny, high on cheap booze, left wandering in a Bangkok Hotel stark naked after going to bed 
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