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Thailand's rich get far richer in 2010
Thursday, 2nd September '10, 6:06pm GMT
BANGKOK - Despite weeks of political violence that disrupted economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand's 40 richest people increased by 46 percent from 2009, according to a study by Forbes magazine.
| Abhisit Confident Of Bank Of Thailand's Ability To Cope With Stronger Baht Thursday, 2nd September '10, 7:11pm GMT
BANGKOK, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday expressed confidence that the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will be able to cope with the stronger baht, saying he had instructed the central bank to closely monitor currency speculation, according to Thai news agency.
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Thailand shocked by school caning video Thursday, 2nd September '10, 5:22am GMT
In Thailand, a video that was secretly recorded on a mobile phone has exposed a teacher at a Catholic boarding school, hitting dozens of students with a cane wrapped with electrical wire.
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| Thailand's s rich get far richer in 2010: Forbes Thursday, 2nd September '10, 5:07am GMT
BANGKOK (Sept 2, 2010): Despite weeks of political violence that disrupted economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand's 40 richest people increased by 46% from 2009, according to a study by Forbes magazine.
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Thailand's rich get far richer in 2010 - Forbes Thursday, 2nd September '10, 12:56am GMT
BANGKOK, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Despite weeks of political violence that disrupted economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand's 40 richest people increased by 46 percent from 2009, according to a study by Forbes magazine.
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| Asia's Best Lifestyle Design Event in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday, 2nd September '10, 12:16am GMT
The Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG+BIH), the region's favorite duo design event, will be held for the 30th time at the design hub of Asia, under the them
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Thailand's Commerce Ministry to Launch the 7th International Logistics Fair 2010, One of the Biggest and Finest Event ... Wednesday, 1st September '10, 11:08pm GMT
BANGKOK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Commerce is determined to set up the 7th Thailand International Logistics Fair 2010 (TILOG 2010) to be a prominent platform to showcase the tremendous potential of the Thai logistics industry and promote the strength of logistics networking in Southeast Asia region. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100902/NY58920[[[SHIFTIN ...
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| Thailand inflation hits 3.3 percent in August for 11th straight monthly rise Wednesday, 1st September '10, 9:57pm GMT
BANGKOK -- Thailand said Wednesday that inflation hit 3.3 percent in August — the 11th straight monthly rise — as the kingdom's economy recovers from the global downturn. The figure also showed co...
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Thailand's Industry Ministry Increasing Halal Production, Marketing Standards For Export Wednesday, 1st September '10, 5:55pm GMT
BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Industry Ministry is set to increase Thailand's halal food production and marketing standards to boost exports, Thai News agency reported, quoting the Secretary to the Industry Minister Surapong Pongdejkhajorn as saying.
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| Thailand's Wealthiest Wednesday, 1st September '10, 3:05pm GMT
Despite violence and unrest in Thailand, it was a good year for most on our list. Dhanin Chearavanont replaces Chaleo Yoovidhya as the new No. 1, with net worth of $7 billion.
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Thailand weathers riots, heads for 6-7% growth Wednesday, 1st September '10, 10:06am GMT
SINGAPORE, Sept. 1 (Reuters) – Thailand's economy will weather a dip in the current quarter to post growth of 6-7 percent in 2010, with foreign investor interest undeterred by this year's social and political turmoil, its finance minister said. ''The country went through the ultimate stress test, a near revolution, and yet no impact at all on (foreign investors') ability to do business,'' Korn ...
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