Thai Central Bank Raises Policy Rate for 5th Time
A 0.25-percentage-point rate hike announced by Thailand's central bank on Wednesday, in line with market expectations, has brought the key policy rate to its...
Delayed Rice-Planting Season Expected to Affect Thai GDP Growth
BANGKOK (DPA) - A delayed wet-season planting is expected to weigh on Thailand's weakening economic growth, agricultural officials said.
Chartered Flight Brings Thai Mangosteen to Chinese Customers
LANZHOU (Xinhua) — A charter flight has sent 15 tonnes of mangosteen from Thailand to Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province.
Registration Deadline for Migrant Workers Extended
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government used a special executive order Tuesday to delay implementation of a recently introduced labor law after tens of thousands of migrant workers fled the country fearing punishment under the new rules.
2 Stimulus Packages Planned to Salvage Economy Sickened by Virus
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Finance on Wednesday proposed to the Center for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) two stimulus packages aimed at reviving a grim economy set in the last quarter of the year.
Thai Junta Leads Taxis in "Go Anywhere, No Rejection" Pledge
BANGKOK – The Thai military junta’s security unit organized a ceremony today in which more than 100 taxi drivers pledged to accept passengers regardless of their nationalities or intended destinations.
Myanmar Adds New Factory Per Week As Textile Sector Booms
YANGON (DPA) - Green collars piled to one side, white polo shirts to the other - the young woman handles them with practised ease, creating a precise seam with her humming sewing machine.
Bitcoin Soars to $19K Then Falls Back
NEW YORK — The price of bitcoin swung wildly Thursday, rising to more than USD$19,000 (620,000 baht) only to fall sharply within minutes, as...
Thai Labor Minister to Push for Shorter Return Period for Myanmar Workers
BANGKOK — Thailand's Minister of Labor will visit Myanmar next week to discuss reducing the amount of time Burmese workers are required to stay in Myanmar before returning to Thailand, state media reported.
Toshiba, Western Digital Make Peace on Sale of Chip Unit
TOKYO — Toshiba Corp. and its joint venture partner Western Digital have made peace over the embattled Japanese electronics giant's plan to sell its...
