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).
Consumers Confidence 'Lowest In 19 Months'
(8 November) Thai economy continues to take the toll from the ongoing political crisis, according to a number of experts, with data showing that consumers confidence has hit the bottom in the past year and half.
Japanese Investors 'Undaunted' By Amnesty Protests
(7 November) There has been no sign of decrease in Japanese investment in Thailand in spite of the ongoing protests, said Mr. Susumu Uneno, President of Japan Chamber of Commerce (JCC).
