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New BoT measures to contain baht appreciation

BANGKOK, Aug 4 (TNA) – Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Tarisa Watanagase on Monday revealed the central bank will produce a new package of measures to encourage private companies and…

Bangkok Airways crashes at Koh Samui; Pilot killed, 41 injured

SURAT THANI, Aug 4 (TNA) – A pilot was killed and 41 passengers were injured, seven critically, when a commercial aircraft skidded off a runway and crashed into the air…

AIPA member to meet ASEAN Secretary General

PATTAYA, CHON BURI, 3 August 2009 (NNT) – The 30th ASEAN Inter Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) meeting has begun while AIPA members are scheduled to meet ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Surin…

Govt. to announce its performances on 6 August

BANGKOK, 18 August 2009 (NNT) – Minister to the Prime Minister’s office Satit Wonghnongtaey indicated that the government would report on its accomplishments and performances during its six months in…

SET50 Index Futures likely to move further into green zone tomorrow

BANGKOK, 3 July 2009 (NNT) – SET50 Index Futures are prone to move further into the green zone tomorrow as oil price has a possibility to hit US$73. Mr. Kidakarn…

Commerce Ministry: Inflation contracts for 7th consecutive months

BANGKOK, 3 August 2009 (NNT) – Thailand’s inflation rate in July contracted by 4.4 percent, compared with the same period last year. Permanent Secretary for Commerce Siripol Yodmuangcharoen said the…

BOT eyes easing regulations on investments to help weaken strong Baht

BANGKOK, 3 August 2009 (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) eyes easing regulations on investments in an effort to relieve pressure on strong Thai Baht currency. BOT Governor Tharisa…

Red Shirts set to submit petition seeking Thaksin pardon August 17

BANGKOK, Aug 3 (TNA) – The Red Shirt movement plans to submit its petitions on August 17 seeking a royal pardon for ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Veera Musikapong, Natthawut…

Pharmacist warns of anti-flu drug resistance

BANGKOK, Aug 3 (TNA) – A senior pharmacist warned Monday that prescriptions of the anti-flu drug Oseltamivir at clinics may lead to drug resistance, and advised that clinics should refer…

No decision on acting national police chief

BANGKOK,  Aug 3 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said there has been no decision made about who will be assigned as Acting National Police Chief when Pol Gen…