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PM Abhisit urges Thais to be active in learning, accessing information

BANGKOK, Aug 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday urged the Thai people to be active to learn, access information, reform themselves, and wipe out corruption in order…

Energy expert says cuts to Oil Fund too soon

BANGKOK, 8 August 2009 (NNT) – An energy expert has pointed out that the Government’s plan to reduce contributions to the Oil Fund is too soon. They said the contribution…

BOI gives grim report of Thai situation, employment down 53.5%

BANGKOK, 7 August 2009 (NNT) – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported that employment in the country dropped by a staggering 53.5% in the first 7 months of the…

Moody’s places NRI’s B1 on review for possible upgrade

Tokyo, August 07, 2009 — Moody’s Investors Service has placed on review for possible upgrade its B1 issuer and senior unsecured long-term debt ratings for Nippon Residential Investment Corporation (NRI).…

Power prices will not increase despite high oil prices

BANGKOK, 7 August 2009 (NNT) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has admitted that rising global oil prices have increased the production costs of energy in Thailand, but…

NESAC responds positively to Govt´s 6 month progress report

BANGKOK, 7 August 2009 (NNT) – The National Economic and Social Advisory Council (NESAC) has lauded the Government’s work, saying that it was on the right track, after the administration…

quite concerned about the tourism sector

BANGKOK, Aug 7 (TNA) – Thailand’s Minister of Finance Korn Chatikavanij on Thursday allowed that his government is quite concerned about the tourism sector as it has been persistently plagued…

Father of panda cub celebrates 9th birthday today

CHIANG MAI, 6 August 2009 (NNT) – Chiang Mai Zoo is today celebrating the 9th birthday of Chinese panda Chuang Chuang, the male mate of nationwide sensation Lin Hui, allowing…

Thai economy sees recovery

BANGKOK, 6 August 2003 (NNT) – Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij stated several economic indicators had indicated the recovery of Thailand’s economic condition but measures were needed to maintain the country’s…

Govt to report 6 months performance today

BANGKOK, 6 August 2009 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Cabinet members will report on the performance of the Government during its first 6 months in office today at…