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Digital TV Rates Announced Amidst Auction Controversy

(9 October) The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced digital TV signals rates amidst the ongoing controversy over digital TV spectrum auction between Channel 7 and one of its former bosses.

Political Crisis Boosts Matichon's Book Sales

(30 March) Matichon Publishing has seen rise in book sales at the annual National Book Week expo, a success its manager credits to the ongoing political turmoil.

Official Confident Post-Coup Economy Will Net 2.6% Growth

BANGKOK — A top government official has disputed the central bank of Thailand's estimation of the country's post-coup economic trajectory, arguing that the projection is too low.

Officials Scrambling To Ward Off Russian Boycott

(21 November) Following a boycott threat by the Russian tourism business federation, Thai officials are coordinating efforts aimed to improve safety standard for foreign tourists in the country.

TAT Bets On New Year Countdown Extravaganza

(13 December) Concerned by massive loss of tourism revenue, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to boost the tourism economy with the last big project of the year: the New Year celebration.
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The Bank of Japan Ends the Negative Rate With Its First Rate Hike in...

TOKYO - The Bank of Japan on Tuesday scrapped its negative interest rate policy in its first rate hike in 17 years, overhauling the...

Russian Tourism Group Threatens Thailand Boycott

(20 November) The Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) has urged the Thai authorities to improve safety for Russian tourists in Thailand or face a boycott from its members.

Botched Tablet Deal: Govt Seeks B156 Mil Damage Fee

(22 March) The government will file a lawsuit seeking a compensation fee of 154.6 million baht from the company behind the now-collapsed school tablet computers plan.

Thailand Credit Downgraded By Japanese Agency

(4 April) The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has downgraded the credit status of Thailand following months of prolonged political turmoil, an official said.

Thailand Fast-Tracks Immigration for Honeymooning Couples

BANGKOK (DPA) — Honeymooning couples will be fast-tracked through immigration for the month of February, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said Wednesday.

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