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SET announces success in Q1/2012
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has reported a successful overall operation in the first quarter of this year, announcing it will improve the quality of service in preparation for…
Car production in March highest ever : The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said that nearly 200,000 cars were produced in March, breaking a new record, while the sales number also made a new high. According to…
Banks granting THB 626 Billion in loans for flood victims
Thai and foreign banks have altogether granted more than 600 billion baht in loans to victims of the worst flood crisis in decades. Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul…
Japan trip successful in boosting investor confidence – Yingluck Shinawatra
The prime minister has affirmed that the recent road show to Japan has been a success for the government in boosting the investor’s confidence. During the weekly “Government Meets the…
Chrysanthemum becomes popular as roses are expensive
As the prices of roses have increased inordinately during the period leading up to Valentine’s Day, many lovers have turned to buying Chrysanthemums for their loved given they are much…
Rubber growers plan to protest at PM’s home
Rubber growers from the southern region plan to gather at the Prime Minister’s residence to call for the government’s prompt solution to the para rubber price drop. Rubber growers from…
PM green lights free bus-train fares until April
The Prime Minister has approved a three-month extension to the free bus-train ride campaign while the 20-baht flat fare for all BTS routes is expected to be ready in 3…
PM to go ahead with debt transfer
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has insisted that the draft royal decree to authorize the transfer of the Financial Institutions Development Fund’s (FIDF) liabilities to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will…
Housing markets will drop this year
The Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) forecasts that Thai property markets will decline this year while suggesting new home buyers to pay less concern to flooding. AREA President Sopon…
Energy Regulatory Commission Warns of Possible Electricity Bill Rise
(NNT) – Thailand’s energy regulators have warned of a possible rise in electricity charges, driven by natural gas price increase forecast for this year. Mr. Direk Lavansiri, Chairman of the…
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