Battle Between Banks And Skimmers Continues
(19 November) The spree of ATM frauds which, according the police estimate, has illegally funneled over 1 billion baht from numerous bank accounts in recent months has unnerved many Thais, reports Prachachart.
Another 13 Million Baht Loss For Chao Phraya Express Boats
(19 November) Chao Phraya Express Boat Company, which operated the public boat routes along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, is expecting a total loss of 26 million baht at the end of this year.
Foreign Banks Brand Rice Program As 'Risky'
(18 November) Many foreign banks and other financial institutions have expressed their concern over the possible collapse of Thailand′s rice-pledging scheme, according to a senior economist at the Knowledge Institute of Thailand (KNIT).
Locals Won't Be Missing 'Bangkok Stonehenge'
(16 November) There is no doubt that, if left to stand for the next thousand years, the yet-unborn generations of Thais would be debating the possible purpose of hundreds of concrete pillars that lined the stretch of railroad in northern Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi's Cargo Handling 'To Expand' By 2017
(15 November) The Ministry of Transport is planning to expand the capability of Bangkok′s main airport to handle more goods by 2017, officials said.
Phone Companies 'Will Be Punished' For Disconnections
(14 November) The regulating body of Thai telecommunication business has threatened to penalise mobile phone providers for disconnections that occurred during ?peak time? of phone usage.
Business As Usual For Khaosarn Road Despite Protests
(13 November) The rhythm of Bangkok′s backpacker street remains unaffected by the raging anti-government protests that occupied the entire southern stretch of Ratchadamnoen Avenue just few blocks away.
Finance Minister Optimistic In Spite Of Slowdown
(12 November) Minister of Finance Kittirat Na Ranong expressed his confidence that the ongoing political crisis would only affect the economy in a short term, despite signs that the economic growth of Thailand is not as good as expected.
Thai-Myanmar Trade 'Expanding By 22%'
(9 November) The trade between Thailand and Myanmar expanded 22% in 2013, after Myanmar opens its arms to welcome trade and investment, said Ms. Nantawan Sukuntanak, Director-General of the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).
Fewer Chinese Tourists Due To Tightened Tourism Law
(8 November) Number of tourists from China to Thailand has dropped by 50-70% since the Chinese authorities enacted a crackdown on the extortive ?zero dollar tours?, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
