Economy

Pattaya Gears up For 2010 Money Expo

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:40:00 -0500

Money and Banking Magazine celebrates the Money Expo stepping into its 10th year with signs of an improving economy by hosting the 2010 Money Expo right here in Pattaya on February 5-7 at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) Convention Hall at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.

PM Stresses Farm and Food Sector Economic Development

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:15:00 -0500

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has stressed the government would count more on the agricultural and food processing sectors than the industrial sector for the country’s economic development.

Thai Finance Ministry Raises Economic Growth Estimates for 2009 and 2010

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:41:00 -0500

Boosted by better-than-expected economic growth late last year, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has revised upward its economic expansion estimate for 2009 and 2010.

Thai Economy Predited to Record Positive Growth in Q4 and 2010

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Thailand’s economy is set to turn the corner with the government and experts predicting the return of positive growth in the 3-4% range for the last quarter of this year and into 2010 after recording negative growth for the 2009 year.

World Pollution Brings Climate Near Tipping Point

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0500

Lack Of Action Will Cost $US Trillions

‘Too early’ to see end of recession

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400

Major emerging economies Brazil, Russia, India and China told their G20 counterparts on September 3 it was "too early'' to speak of an end to the global economic crisis.

BoT: Thai economic recovery at risk due to political unrest

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:55:00 -0400

PATTAYA - Hampered by domestic political unrest, Thailand’s economy may not continue to improve, despite the gradual economic recovery taking place globally, according to BoT deputy governor Atchana Waiquamdee.

Pattaya entertainment owners want extended hours

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0400

Over one thousand Pattaya entertainment entrepreneurs and their employees recently gathered in front of Pattaya City Hall to submit their petition for extension of service hours, as their businesses have been severely affected by the economic and political crisis; with some asserting that they’ve lost over 50% of their income. They hope that staying open later will attract more customers.

Chinese investors develop ties in Pattaya

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:14:00 -0400

A meeting between Chinese investors and the Thai Government aimed at stimulating the Thai economy has been held in Pattaya.

Top bankers praise government

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:08:00 -0400

Bank of Thailand (BoT) praised the Abhisit Vejjajiva government for making accurate decisions, both with monetary and fiscal policies, in dealing with country’s economic problems during its first six month in office.

Asian markets rally due to Goldman, Intel earns

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:30:00 -0400

Asian stock markets enjoy second daily rise after positive reports

Thai PM visits Vietnam to talk trade

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:30:00 -0400

HANOI (AP) - Vietnam – The prime ministers of Thailand and Vietnam, which are important trading partners, met Friday to discuss how to address the global economic crisis.

Mixing Business and Pleasure at Local Club

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:30:00 -0400

Lighthouse Club is a shining light for traders

EXIM Bank

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:30:00 -0400

Thai economy likely to shrink 4% this year

Asean-Korea FTA signed

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:30:00 -0400

Asean economic ministers on Tuesday signed the investment agreement with South Korea, constituting the completion of the Asean-Republic of Korea (ROK) Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ABAC Poll says, “Thai economy is recovering”

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:30:00 -0400

More Thai people feel the overall economy has recovered and consumers are expecting to earn higher incomes, according to a recent survey by the Assumption University ABAC Poll.

Australians want to invest in Thailand

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:30:00 -0400

More than 300 Australian investors have expressed strong interest in investing in Thailand and expanding their presence in the country, especially in rail systems, mining, biotechnology and auto assembly.

IMF approves $US 47B Mexico credit line

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:30:00 -0400

The International Monetary Fund approved a $US47 billion ($A65.26 billion) credit line for Mexico on Friday under a new scheme designed to throw cash lifelines to countries hit by the global economic crisis.