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PM vows not to let politics block economic recovery

BANGKOK, 19 November 2009 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has declared not to let domestic political standoffs hinder the government from solving national economic problems. Speaking in a speech…

ASEAN-ROK FTA to drive Thai economy

BANGKOK, 19 November 2009 (NNT) – The free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is expected to drive the economic expansion of Thailand up by…

Doctor arrested in stock rumour case

BANGKOK, Nov 19 (TNA) – Police in Bangkok have arrested a fourth person suspected of being connected with spreading a rumour regarding the health of the Thai monarch, a rumour…

New round of A(H1N1) affects Thailand

BANGKOK, Nov 19 (TNA) – Influenza Type A(H1N1) re-emerged in Thailand this month, with the  Public Health Ministry reporting that the virus has affected residents in some provinces, prompting the…

Energy Minister affirms Thailand-Cambodia dispute has no impact on energy businesses

BANGKOK, 18 November 2009 (NNT) – The Energy Minister affirmed that the Thailand – Cambodia dispute would not affect both countries’ energy businesses. The power links would also be accelerated…

Thai-Cambodian row blow to Thai tourism

BANGKOK, 18 November 2009 (NNT) – Thailand’s trade and tourism is being affected by the ongoing dispute with neighboring country Cambodia, according to the International Institute for Trade and Development…

1 more H1N1 death confirmed last week

BANGKOK, 18 November 2009 (NNT) – The Public Health Ministry has declared one more death from influenza A (H1N1), bringing the death toll in Thailand to 185. The Ministry of…

Housing prices set to edge up next year

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (TNA) – Housing prices in Thailand are set to increase by 3-4 per cent next year unless the government extends a measure to reduce the ownership transfer…

PTT to invest in Liquefied Natural Gas project

BANGKOK, 18 November 2009 (NNT) – PTT Plc and PTTEP Thailand plans to invest in the liquefied natural gas production units in Australia to support Thailand future demand. Mr Jittapong…

Local interest rates likely to rise in 2nd half of 2010

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (TNA) – Local interest rates are likely to edge up by 25-50 basis points in the second half of next year due to the expected improvement in…