The Power and Energy Society (PES), which bills itself as the the world’s largest forum for the electric power industry, is literally counting the days, hours, minutes and seconds before its Grand International Conference and Exposition is held for the first time outside of the United States. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), […]
Thai commerce ministry says exports expected to grow 8 pct in 2019 Thailand’s exports are expected to grow 8 percent next year, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. — Reuters CPs ‘Gratitude’ sadvertisement campaign masks deeper Thai issues (HD video) It’s another typically tear-jerking tale from the world of Thai advertising — but this one […]
Thailand election: Under a new reign old order trinity must make way for fresh blood More than four years after it seized power in May 2014, Thailand’s military government appears intent on holding onto it indefinitely. Led by General Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has repeatedly delayed the pledged Thailand […]
CENTRE REVISES UP YEAR’S GDP GROWTH TO 4.5% Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC) has revised up the growth rate of Thailand’s gross domestic products (GDP) this year from 4.3 per cent to 4.5 per cent, thanks to strong performance in the export and tourism sectors. — The Nation Japanese angle for fish processing […]
Commerce attaches put on trade-war alert Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has urged commerce attaches to prepare for a global trade war, which he said is likely to intensify next year. — Bangkok Post IMF forecasts higher growth for Thailand The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its Thai economic growth projections for this year and […]
Thailand to ban foreign plastic waste from 2021 Thailand plans to stop all imports of foreign plastic scrap by 2021 as it joins other south-east Asian countries looking to stem an influx of waste products that used to be recycled in China. — Financial Times Thais make merits to commemorate the second year of the […]
Thailand blocks sale of French-owned power producer Thailand’s energy regulator said Thursday it would block PTT Group’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of a company owned by French energy giant Engie on grounds that it could create an electricity monopoly in some areas. — The Jakarta Post Bank of Thailand sees economy capable of absorbing rate hike Thailand’s […]
$6.4 Million of Thai Actor’s Family Assets Seized in $24 Million Bitcoin Fraud Case Ten months after a Finnish national filed a complaint after losing 5,564 bitcoins to fraudsters in Thailand, the family of the Thai television actor Jiratpisit ‘Boom’ Jaravijit is now the target of the country’s anti-money laundering agency in relation to the […]
Abe pledges to promote free trade with Thailand, offers legal and political assistance to Cambodia Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday confirmed their cooperation in promoting free trade, with the Southeast Asian country expressing its readiness to join the 11-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership that Japan has helped spearhead. — Japan […]
Airport officers transferred over bribes A police superintendent and three deputy chief inspectors at Don Mueang airport have been transferred as they face a probe in connection with a bribery allegation made against them, said Immigration Bureau (BI) acting commisioner Surachate Hakparn. — Bangkok Post PM assures Abe of February poll Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha […]
Doctors in Squalor, Patients on Balconies at Cash-Starved Hospitals Cracked windows, peeling paint, moldy walls and water stains mark the house as being long abandoned. But there, surrounded by overgrown woods and weeds, a medical doctor lived five years until someone recently broke in to steal his valuables. — Khaosod English PM pleased with Thailand […]
Lao economic growth remains resilient despite heightened global uncertainty:WB Laos’ economic growth of expected to reach 6.9 percent in 2019-2020, according to the latest World Bank (WB) economic report on the region. — Vientiane Times Inaugural Global Digital City Forum Opens The Digital World Gate With The “Golden Key” In the past few days, digital […]
Thai economy expected to hit 4.5 per cent, says World Bank Thailand’s economy will grow 4.5 per cent this year, 0.4 percentage points higher than forecast in April this year, the World Bank said on Thursday. — The Nation Thai National Shippers’ Council expects 9% growth in exports this year The Thai National Shippers’ Council […]
Laos-S. Korea Bilateral Trade Reaches US$ 120 Million The bilateral trade between the Republic of Korea and Laos for 2017 reached US$120 million, according to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). — KPL Post-disaster poverty fears on rise as rate reviewed The government is set to review the poverty rate after fears that thousands of […]
Thailand will stick to 2019 date for general election, deputy PM says There will be no delays to a general election planned in Thailand for 2019, the deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, amid the concerns of government critics and the opposition that it could be pushed back. — Reuters Analysts say strong baht reflection […]