Fresh political upheaval likely as Thailand gets close Thaksin’s verdict Thailand is bracing for fresh political upheaval as the country's supreme court prepares to deliver its verdict on the fortune of Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister ousted in a ...

Thailand Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of Alternative Energy Plans Like many developing countries, Thailand is looking for ways to ease its reliance on costly imported oil and gas. A new government plan includes nuclear power, bio-fuels and solar energy ...

Phuket tourism not affected by Thailand’s political turmoil Despite warnings by three major tourist-providing countries warning their nationals from traveling to Thailand due to the risk of civil unrest, tourism businesses in the southern resort of Phuket is booming with no hotel room cancellations, Somboon Jirayus, president of Phuket Tourist Association, said on Sunday.

Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow by 7.7% Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow by 7.7% in 2009. Although this is below the 2004- 08 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%, it is well above the global average for this year. Annual per-capita spending is US$58.60 and the drug market accounts for 1.46% of GDP. We are forecasting a 5.66% CAGR for pharmaceutical sales through to 2019. Due to the strengthening baht, the market will post a 10-year CAGR of 7.80% in US dollar terms.

Thailand wants to be the hub of the digital industry in the Asia-Pacific The Digital Media Asia 2010 (DMA 2010) scheme was launched last week with the aim of driving Thailand to become the hub of the digital-content industry in the Asia-Pacific region ...

Tanks, Thaksin and 2 billion dollars : the military in Thailand’s crisis Thailand s armed forces have intervened in politics many times before, most recently with Thaksin's ouster in 2006. Many Thais welcomed that putsch as a circuit-breaker in a time of ...

Stimulus measures will remain up to two years Stimulus measures will remain in place over the next one to two years, Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij said yesterday, adding that his ministry was assessing how long Thailand could support ...

Baan Yamu woos families to Phuket’s east coast Phuket’s appeal for families is being boosted by Baan Yamu Residences’ combination of facilities and nearby amenities and by services from Twinpalms management Baan Yamu Residences – a low-density seafront development ...

Bangkok developers aim at small units Building trends show that developers clearly believe most people are looking for small units from 35 to 45 square metres as a first home. The largest units in new buildings ...

Thai Airways will spend Bt35 billion on 15 new aircraft by 2014 Thai Airways International's plan to acquire 15 new aircraft by 2014 for Bt35.5 billion was approved by its board yesterday, in recognition of stricter emissions requirements in the near future. ...