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Raimon Land Research Reveals recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market Lingering political crisis shows deep class divide in Thailand For a few (million) Dollars more Asean tourism ministers want to promote Asean tourism brand China will be ready to move on yuan’s exchange rate Can Medical Tourism Survive the Economy ?
 
Raimon Land Research Reveals recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market

Raimon Land Research Reveals recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market

Interestingly, domestic buyers represented over 90% of sales during that period while foreigners represented only 8.8% of sales, showing that the political upheaval has upset the international investment market more than Thai buyers.

Lingering political crisis shows deep class divide in Thailand

Lingering political crisis shows deep class divide in Thailand

Thailand has already endured four years of turmoil. The death toll has been low so far, but the rage unleashed last April, when red shirts fought the army in Bangkok, was a glimpse of how deep passions run. Splits within the army itself are starting to appear. Even if fears of all-out civil war seem [...]

For a few (million) Dollars more

For a few (million) Dollars more

The Supreme Court spelled out how Thaksin’s actions as prime minister helped his corporate empire. His government’s policies and actions and his telecom empire’s frequent moves to seek state leniency or assistance were too intertwined to be ignored.

Asean tourism ministers want to promote Asean tourism brand

Asean tourism ministers want to promote Asean tourism brand

The new campaign unveiled last week at the Asean Tourism Forum in Brunei elevates the name "Southeast Asia" to co-branded status with "Asean".

China will be ready to move on yuan’s exchange rate

China will be ready to move on yuan’s exchange rate

China will be "ready'' to deal with the currency exchange rate issue when its global partners begin to withdraw their stimulus packages, the deputy head of China's central bank said Saturday.

Can Medical Tourism Survive the Economy ?

Can Medical Tourism Survive the Economy ?

Medical tourism–foreigners traveling to India or Thailand for procedures that would cost an arm and a leg in their home countries–has made for great segments on 60 Minutes and even magazine features. But now the economic downturn, and health-care reform, is taking a toll on the once-booming industry. The number of Americans traveling abroad for [...]

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Thailand’s capital is under threat of being underwater within a century

Thailand’s capital is under threat of being underwater within a century

Thailand's capital of Bangkok is under threat of inundation -- being underwater -- within a century, and researchers warn that current flood prevention measures in the city are not ready to prevent such a happening. Thailand Business News Read more: Thailand’s capital is under threat of being underwater within a ...

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General Motors to set new up pickup production unit in Thailand

General Motors to set new up pickup production unit in Thailand

GM plans to extend its production of midsize pickups Chevrolet Colorado and compact cars Chevrolet Aveo in Rayong province with at least 80,000 units this year from 39,800 units produced last year.GM has just got an approval for a loan of 1.35 trillion THB from Tisco and Thai Commercial ...

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Residential project launches to see big rise

Residential project launches to see big rise

The Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) estimates that new residential project launches in Bangkok and suburban areas this year will increase by more than 50 per cent in ...

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July 26, 2010 | Posted in Real Estate

Transport Ministry Aims for Zero Road Accident

Transport Ministry Aims for Zero Road Accident

The Transport Company and the Transport Ministry have joined hands in promoting road safety awareness with an aim to eliminate all road accidents. After launching a road safety campaign, ...

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July 22, 2010 | Posted in Economics

Bangkok hotspots revealed in new report

Bangkok hotspots revealed in new report

Thailand’s Real Estate Information Centre has earmarked the Ramkhamhaeng, Hua Mark and Krungthep Kreetha areas – which have seen increasing numbers of developments in the past five years – ...

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July 21, 2010 | Posted in Real Estate

Pruksa – committed to constant growth

Pruksa – committed to constant growth

PRUKSA REAL ESTATE PLC’S president & chief executive officer Thongma Vijitpongpun. “To achieve our revenue target of Bt100 billion in 2017, we have to be a multinational firm,” Thongma ...

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July 19, 2010 | Posted in Real Estate

Japanese Automakers turn to Thailand instead of China

Japanese Automakers turn to Thailand instead of China

For japanese investors, a series of strikes in the last two months in mainland China has not been the only factor contributing to China’s manufacturing market losing its appeal ...

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July 19, 2010 | Posted in Featured

Law Amendment Eyed to Increase Treasury Reserve

Law Amendment Eyed to Increase Treasury Reserve

The Public Debt Management Office is looking to amend treasury reserve laws to allow transfer of surplus funds to commercial banks in hope of taking advantage of the rising ...

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July 18, 2010 | Posted in Economics

Harmful Industries List to Be Declared Within Next 2 Months

Harmful Industries List to Be Declared Within Next 2 Months

The industry minister expects the final list of industrial projects that could cause severe environmental and health impacts, to be announced within the next two months. Regarding the latest ...

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July 18, 2010 | Posted in Economics, Investment

Bangkok market remained robust despite political turbulance

Bangkok market remained robust despite political turbulance

Despite the political turbulence, investment activity in the Bangkok real estate market remained robust during the first half of 2010. While the low interest environment encouraged more investors to ...

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July 16, 2010 | Posted in Real Estate

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China central bank to promote reform of Yuan exchange rate

China's central bank said on Saturday it will promote further reform of its exchange rate mechanism, but maintained there is no basis for "large ...

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Stock Exchange of Thailand may open trading system to foreign investors

The new president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand is pondering opening up the central trading system to foreign investors. Opening the trade system ...

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Thailand wants to get Thaicom satellite back from Singapore’s Temasek

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