China to buy 1 million tons of rice to help Thai farmers
China will abide by its promise to buy one million tons of rice a year under the government-to-government (G2G) basis, as stated in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by Thailand and China. The Chinese embassy in Thailand has confirmed that the Chinese government is willing to buy 1 million…
Thai exports to expand 5-7% from January
The Bank of Thailand expects the export sector to expand 5-7% this year regardless of the global trend of January slow start. The comment was made by Dr. Rung Mallikamas, the BoT spokesperson, who said January’ exports showed a poorer-than-expected performance which is a normal global phenomenon during the beginning…
Short interview of Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla with the Thai News Network (TNN 24)
Short interview of Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla with the Thai News Network (TNN 24) on 20th February 2014, full interview will be posted on this page shortly for viewers. เอกอัครราชทูตอินเดียประจำประเทศไทยเยี่ยมชมสถานีข่าว TNN 24 ในโอกาสเยือนไทย วานนี้ (20 ก.พ. 57) มีรายงานว่า นายฮาร์ช วาร์ดัน ชริงลา เอกอัครราชทูตอินเดียประจำประเทศไทย เดินทางมาเยี่ยมชมกิจการของบริษัททรู วิชั่นส์ จำกัด (มหาชน) และสถานีข่าว โทรทัศน์ TNN 24 …
Indian tourists best bet for Thailand
Tourism Council of Thailand is recommending a shift in travel promotions to markets that are less sensitive to Bangkok’s civil disturbances. The national council, that draws experts from the private sector to represent the industry in business dialogues with the government, recommends the industry eases the throttle on promotions in…
MRT benefiting from ongoing PDRC rallies
The Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) has benefited greatly from the ongoing demonstrations by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), as more passengers have opted to take the subway. The Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited (BMCL), operator of the MRT, has revealed that since the PDRC’s attempt to paralyze Bangkok on…
Thai Airways International: NO “Shutdown TG” on 10 Feb
National carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has dismissed the rumors that it will cancel all flights this 10 February, confirming that it will provide normal service to all customers on that day. THAI sent a message via the LINE messaging application, saying the 10 February flight cancellation or “Shutdown TG”…
‘Paradon’ more arrest warrants issued for PDRC leaders
The ongoing political situation would soon ease if the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) core leaders were apprehended, said National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Lieutenant General Paradon Patanatabutr, disclosing that more arrest warrants have been issued. According to the NSC and Center for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) Secretary, Lt….
EXIM Bank & TNSC: 2014 Export may grow 5%
According to the Thai National Shipper’s Council (TNSC) and the Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Bank), exports may grow by 5% in 2014 as planned, thanks to the weak Thai baht. According to President of the TNSC, Nopporn Thepsittha, the export sector has not been affected by the political turmoil…
Tata Motors’ Managing Director Karl Slym dies in Bangkok
Tata Motors managing director Karl Slym died o n Sunday in Bangkok where he had gone to attend a board meeting of the company’s Thailand arm. The company shares the grief of Karl Slym’s wife and family at their irreparable loss, Tata Motors said in a statement. Slym, 51, joined…
Thai Economy expected to grow 3-4% this year
Bangkok has lost more than 7 billion baht in revenue during the mass rallies and the country as a whole should expect to see 3-4% in economic growth this year, said the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. According to Thai Chamber of Commerce chairman Isara Vongkusolkit, the recently…