Tax Revenue Falls Short Due To Political Crisis: Official
BANGKOK — Tax collection throughout the first 6 months of 2014 fiscal has missed the target by six per cent thanks to the ongoing political crisis, officials said.
'Thaksinomics' Return as Junta Rethinks Revival Strategy
BANGKOK — The generals battling to revive Thailand's economy have been loath to employ anything resembling populism, having lambasted their predecessors for policies they say hemorrhaged billions of dollars and left Thais saddled with record household debt.
Authorities Mull Limiting Visitors to Similan Islands
PHANG NGA — Authorities in Phang Nga province are considering limiting the number of tourists on the Similan islands to 250 people per day in an effort to stem overcrowding on the national park land.
ExxonMobil Unveils ExxonMobil Global Outlook: Our View to 2050
All energy types needed to raise living standards and reduce emissions
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Volkswagen to Hold Crisis Board Meeting Amid Emissions Test Scandal
BERLIN DPA) - German carmaker Volkswagen's board is to hold a crisis meeting on Wednesday in the wake of a scandal triggered by revelations that it manipulated its emissions tests in the US.
UberMoto Ignores Same Ban Ignored by GrabBike
BANGKOK — Uber’s recently launched motorcycle taxi service is ignoring the same government order to shut down extended earlier this month to competitor GrabBike.
Property Price 'To Increase' Throughout 2014
(25 October) House and property price in Bangkok will rise by 10-15% in 2014 due to rising costs in construction and pressures caused by numerous building projects, according to a director of a well-known property firm.
Asia Economies Discuss Trade Pact amid Rising Protectionism
TOKYO — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called for an early conclusion of a regional trade pact that ensures free and rules-based commerce in the face of an increasingly protectionist United states under President Donald Trump.
TAT Hopes To Draw Chinese Tourists With "Celebrity Marketing"
BANGKOK — The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced plans to draw more Chinese visitors to Thailand through a campaign involving twelve 'Top Provinces,' six short films, and one celebrity.
Let Us Hire Foreigners, Short-Staffed Shop Owners Demand
BANGKOK — Business owners say they are unable to find Thai employees to staff service jobs and are urging the government to relax its restrictions on foreign employees.