Thailand’s Economy Shows `Resilience,’ May Expand 8% This Year, IMF Says

Posted on July 16th, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

The International Monetary Fund said Thailands economy may expand as much as 8 percent this year after deadly political protests ended last quarter without derailing growth.

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Thailand Raises Interest Rate for First Time Since 2008 as Risks Subside

Posted on July 14th, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

Thailands central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in almost two years after deadly political protest ended last quarter without derailing the economy.

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Myanmar, Thailand face development challenges: UN

Posted on June 16th, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

Myanmar faces a tough task to eradicate extreme poverty and meet other global development goals, while political instability is holding back Thailands progress, the UN development chief said.

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Thai yellow shirt leader Sondhi survives shooting

Posted on June 01st, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

The founder of Thailands yellow shirt protest movement, which was behind the week-long occupation of Bangkoks main airports last year, was shot and wounded on Friday, but a doctor said his life was not in danger

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