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Banks’ lending to grow 10% next year

November 27, 2009

Lending by commercial banks is expected to expand by at least 10 per cent next year in line with the country’s economic recovery, Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij said on Friday.
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Call for peace in Chiang Mai

November 21, 2009

The anti-government group should think of the country’s benefit and economy and refrain from provoking unrest during the visit of the prime minister next weekend, Narong Kongprasert, chairman of Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce, said on Saturday.
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Local interest rates likely to rise in 2nd half of 2010

November 18, 2009

BANGKOK, Nov 18 (TNA) Local interest rates are likely to edge up by 25-50 basis points in the second half of next year due to the expected improvement in the country s economic conditions, according ...
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Loy Krathong

November 17, 2009

by Peter Lloyd TO ME, Songkran is a waste of water and an infantile waste of time which should be better spent getting the country back to health. Having enjoyed it for almost two days when I first arrived, I decided enough was enough and it now presents me with a great excuse to...
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Nuclear pact signed

November 17, 2009

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand has signed an agreement with a Chinese developer of nuclear power technology, paving the way for the country's first atomic power plant, says governor Sombat Sarntijaree. Egat yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese state-owned China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) and CLP Holding...
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The core pillar

November 10, 2009

Thaksin’s interview is a violation of the monarchy, which is the country’s core pillar and a highly respected institution. It is unacceptable and should have never taken place…Thaksin has also chosen to make a move when the entire nation is joining in wishing His Majesty the King a full recovery and good health....
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Bangkok’s high-end condo targetting niche market

November 9, 2009

Against the backdrop of the country's economic slowdown, luxury condominiums are mushrooming, particularly in the heart of the Bangkok metropolis, targetting affluent potential buyers. ...
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Mong Thongdee allowed to depart… well maybe.

September 3, 2009
Mong Thongdee allowed to depart… well maybe.

and return to the country. He will fly to Chiba for international origami airplane competition
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