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Tourism, service hardest hit by red-shirt rally

BANGKOK, 25 March 2010 (NNT) – A survery by the Center for Economic and Business Forecasting (CEBF) showed that tourism and the service sector were most affected by the long-standing…

Most analysts fear SET index plunge if standoff turns violent

BANGKOK, March 25 (TNA) – Most stock analysts expect the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index will drop to 688 points if the current political standoff turns violent, according…

Rate hike depends on economic factors and inflation, says BoT

BANGKOK, Mar 25 (TNA) – Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Tarisa Watanagase on Wednesday announced a central bank decision by the Monetary Policy Committee on April 21 to raise the…

Government rules out using emergency decree despite bombings

BANGKOK, March 25 (TNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Thursday expressed concerned about a series of bombings which continued to rattle some official buildings in the capital…

Troops to be withdrawn from Parliament

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Thursday pledged he would order the withdrawal of security personnel deployed at and around Parliament as part of…

SET expected to pass 900 pts this year

BANGKOK, 24 March 2010 (NNT) – Trinity Securities Company predicts the Thai stock index is likely to reach 900 points by the end of the year as capital continues to…

Shell gears up to sell biofuel oil to promote alternative energy use

BANGKOK, 24 March 2010 (NNT) – The Shell Company of Thailand Ltd gears up to sell biofuel oil, aiming to stimulate sale and promoting alternative energy among the people after…

Thai Foreign Minister summons UAE envoy over Thaksin movements

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya on Wednesday summoned the United Arab Emirates (UAE) envoy to emphasise Thailand’s stance over the moves of ousted ex-Thai premier…

TCC calls for quick end to political standoff

BANGKOK, Mar 24 (TNA) – Concerned with ongoing political conflicts between the government and red-clad anti-government protestors, the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) on Tuesday called for an end to…

PM says heavy security at Parliament meant to ensure protection

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the heavy security at Thailand’s Parliament Wednesday was meant to ensure the safety of the members of parliament who were…