BANGKOK, 26 January 2010 (NNT) – A leading global credit rating firm, Moody’s Investors Service, heightens the credibility evaluation of Thai commercial banks from “poor” to “stabilized,” indicating an improvement in the country’s overall credibility. Moody’s reported that the fragile political situation in Thailand might cut down the flexibility and abilities of the banks in [...]
BANGKOK, 26 January 2010 (NNT) – Domestic oil retailers will reduce oil prices by 40 Satang per liter in every product, except E85, from 27 January 2010 at 5.00 hrs onwards, following the global crude oil price decrease. The oil prices were adjusted in line with the reduction of crude price in the world market [...]
BANGKOK, 26 January 2010 (NNT) – The Board of Investment (BOI) has given a green light to promote the investment of eight projects with the total value of more than 18 billion THB, according to BOI Secretary-General, Dr Atchaka Sribunruang Brimble. Speaking after the meeting of the BOI board, Dr Atchaka elaborated that the meeting [...]
BANGKOK, Jan 26 (TNA) – Armoured army vehicles seen on Bangkok’s streets Monday evening are part of Thailand’s assistance to the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Sudan, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said Tuesday, assuring the public the top military brass will definitely not stage a coup as his Democrat-led coalition government still enjoys [...]
SI SA KET, Jan 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Khao Phra Viharn national park closed on Tuesday after a Sunday clash between Thai army rangers and Cambodian troops in an area disputed by both countries. The army rangers are stationed at the national park entrance and the public is not allowed to enter for safety reasons. Thai [...]
BANGKOK, 25 January 2010 (NNT) – The Prime Minister has disclosed expectations that the country’s gross domestic product will grow by 3.5% with export to expand by 14% this year. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stated that the government is planning to push forward with tackling debt-related problems and devise a development framework for enhancing competitiveness [...]
BANGKOK, 25 January 2010 (NNT) – The Board of Investment (BoI) is extending the “Thailand Investment Year” for another year to stimulate investment after an increase in investment support from the board last year. The extension of the Thailand Year of Investment will focus on sustainable investments especially those in the alternative energy sector as [...]
BANGKOK, 25 January 2010 (NNT) – The Ministry of Energy expedites the checking of this year stock of oil palm to ensure consumers of its sufficiency for bio diesel B3 production for next year consumption. Energy Minister Wannarat Channukul stated that he instructed related agencies to accelerate stock checking of palm, crude palm oil, and [...]
BANGKOK, 25 January 2010 (NNT) – Krung Thai Bank set the target to expand customer base in the private sector to cover 1,000 companies, through the Bill Payment service, along with the credit release of 35 billion THB. Dr.Anuchit Anuchitanukul, First Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Product and Marketing Management Group, Krung Thai Bank PCL [...]
BANGKOK, Jan 25 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday reaffirmed that fighting between military patrols of Thailand and Cambodia early Sunday in an area claimed by both neighbours will not intensify the current conflict between the two neighbouring countries. The Thai premier commented following the Sunday clash at the Thai-Cambodian border near [...]
