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Thai Finance Ministry Raises Economic Growth Estimates for 2009 and 2010

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.

More assistance will be available for “Small Business Enterprises,” with the formation of a new Thai Government agency named the Small Business Credit Guarantee Corporation (SBCG).

Trade Finance to be a focus of KBank

Sarawoot Phacareon 06.08.2009
Letter to the Editor: Issue 17

As the global financial crisis continues to play out there have been many suggestions as to what can be done to prevent a reoccurrence. We have heard call for bonus curbs, super regulators and greater transparency, all in an effort to make the markets behave in a more responsible manner. Perhaps what is also required is to revisit one of our underlying business structures.

Trade Finance to be a focus of KBank

A Thailand leading commercial bank, K is aiming for 36% growth rate in its international trade business this year.

A scheme to help boost small tourism operators has been given the green light by the Thai Cabinet.

Agreements concluded at Pattaya ASEAN Finance meetings

The rescheduling of the 14th ASEAN Summit due to red-shirted protesters overtaking the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) overshadowed the completion of the 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting (AFMM) also held in Pattaya.

The World Bank and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced a new strategic partnership to facilitate innovative financing of much needed infrastructure.

Thailand Leaders Learn from the best

From all 77 provinces all over Thailand more than fifty Chiefs of District (Ni Amphoes) and about 60 high-ranking civil servants in the various Ministries like Interior, Finance, Defense, Education, Tourism and Sports are here in Banglamung learning about how to be exceptional leaders by examples of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Indian Prime Minister Singh, Alexander the Great and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Finance Minister in Pattaya; Announces financial help

The Finance Minister said “The current government had just started the new administrative term at the end of 2008 when the USA economy was slowing down.

Annual Immigration Department Party

Pattaya’s Immigration Office staff held their yearly staff party in the most logical place, which was the front courtyard of their building in Soi-5 at Jomtien Beach.


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