Thai MPs to debate against US$68b loan bill

27 March, 2013
By The Nation | Source: ANN

Up to 60 opposition Thai MPs will debate against the 2 trillion baht loan bill (US$68 billion), questioning its suitability and potential for corruption, the chief opposition whip said yesterday. Jurin Laksanavisit told a

Thailand’s new health system sparks protests

27 March, 2013
By Pongphon Sarnsamak | Source: ANN

The newly launched concept of Pay for Performance has gone off like a bomb in the public health system. The rift among staff who work in cities and towns and those working in rural

Thai bourse up after Cyprus bail-out but strong baht still a worry

26 March, 2013
By Business Desk (The Nation) | Source: ANN

Cyprus’ success in winning an international bail-out sparked a rally in Asian bourses including Thailand’s yesterday, but some stock analysts consider that a fall in the local exchange is far from over, chiefly because

Monarchy debate broke the law, say Thai authorities

22 March, 2013
By Kwanhathai Malakan and Anapat Deechuay | Source: ANN

Episodes of the “Tob Jote Prathet Thai” programme on Thai PBS that focused on the monarchy included contents that constitute a criminal offence, Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj-General Piya Uthayo said yesterday. An

Rise in Thailand mortgages poses threat, says research

22 March, 2013
By Sucheera Pinijparakarn | Source: ANN

Even though there are no signs of bubbles yet, the rise in outstanding mortgages to individuals as a proportion of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is likely a high risk to the country