BOT raises key interest rate by 0.25%
BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has decided to raise its repurchase rate, known as the country's key policy interest rate, by another 0.25 per cent, from 2.50 per cent to 2.75
Thailand promotes public participation in crime reduction
BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presided over a ceremony on Wednesday to open justice offices across the country, with the aim of promoting the development of people
EMIT quickly moves to set up more mobile rescue units
BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) - The Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand (EMIT) is moving quickly to set up more mobile rescue units to aid flood victims, starting with a training-project piloting in
Thai government free to move on bilateral mechanisms with Cambodia
BANGKOK, April 20 (TNA) - The Thai government has now been given permission at a joint parliamentary sitting to implement bilateral mechanisms with neighbouring Cambodia to solve border problems.<
From Bandung to ASEAN: a reflection on the Natalegawa doctrine
BANGKOK, April 19 (TNA) - This week marked the 56th anniversary of the Bandung Conference, a meeting that took place in the Western Javanese city of Bandung in the then barely 5 year-old Republic o
Thai public prosecutor to decide in 7 days on red shirt bail
BANGKOK, April 19 (TNA) - Thailand's public prosecutor needs seven more days to consider if the bail for red shirt protest leaders should be revoked while their lawyer presents evidence to prove th
ICT Minister confirms Internet Access for Thai rural homes in five years
BANGKOK, April 19 (TNA) - Information and Communication Technology Minister Juti Krairiksh received a number of computers and peripherals donated by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Tuesday.
Thai DPM believes his Democrat Party will return to power
BANGKOK, April 19 (TNA) - Deputy Thai Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban, who is secretary-general of the Democrat Party and acts as the manager of the present government, believes that his party wil
Pork and egg price surges hit new highs
UBON RATCHATHANI, April 19 (TNA) - Persistent price surges on eggs and meat have dampened local markets around Thailand, following a drop in productivity levels from the hot weather and a rising pr
Rangoon-Phuket flight service launched
PHUKET, April 19 (TNA) - Good news for the people who want to travel directly between Yangon, Burma and Phuket Island, Thailand as an airline has launched a direct flight service between the two de
