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Clone war in Thailand, or Thaksin empire strikes back ?
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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva of the ruling Democrat Party and Yingluck Shinawatra, of the Pheu Thai Party will battle for Thailand’s top political post in the July 3, 2011, General Election. But several analysts have made comments stating that both leaders will probably act as “proxies”, are even “clones” because they are backed by the powerful interests that have divided the country.
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Mortgage for foreigners? Sorry, not in Thailand
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In today’s market, Thailand’s condominium act implemented 20 years ago is obsolete. It is inconsistent and counterproductive to the wants and needs of the local property market because it blocks out foreign demand for Thai properties.
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For a Better Understanding of Leasehold in Thailand
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Published on The Nation dated 24 January 2011 by Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CB Richard Ellis Thailand Most condominium units in Thailand nowadays are offered on a freehold basis. However, you will occasionally come across projects that are offered on leasehold. The maximum lease term allowed in Thailand is 30 years, and this lease is registered with the Land Department | |
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Thailand Property – The new face of Pattaya condo buyers
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Nationalities of condominium buyers in the Thai city of Pattaya have changed dramatically since 2010 – from the Europeans and Scandinavians working in the Asia Pacific region to local Thais and expatriates who reside in Bangkok, according to the latest Pattaya Market Report published by Knight Frank Thailand. | |
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Electricity Generation: What are the options for Thailand?
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Given the continuous economic growth of Thailand in the past 30 years, the country’s annual electricity demand has greatly increased from 14,000 million units or gigawatt-hour (GWh) to 150,000 GWh at present, or at an average annual growth rate of 8.2 per cent. | |
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Bank of Thailand raises rate to 2.25%
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ey risks include inflationary pressure following the acceleration in commodity prices and domestic demand, says Bank of Thailand to justify recent interest hike | |
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Thailand should remain biggest rice exporter in 2011
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The Commerce Ministry projected Thailand’s volume of rice exports will reach 9-9.5 million tonnes this year, believing the country can retain its rank as the largest rice exporter in the world market, Commerce Minister Pornthiva Nakasai said on Friday. | |
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Mobile Operators in Thailand Still upbeat despite 3G Setbacks
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Along with this growth, usage of data applications like email, video, and Internet browsing will grow, as well. Data cards will exhibit the highest growth at a 63 percent CAGR, as 3G networks, which currently are only operated by TOT and only cover the Bangkok area, are extended to cover 50 percent of the population by June 2011. | |
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Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to target Emerging markets
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will look more toward emerging markets next year, particularly Indonesia, Brazil and Argentina after seeing large potential in these countries. | |
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Thailand raises minimum wage
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Thailand’s Wage Committee raised the daily minimum wage of 8-17 baht, with the highest rise of 17 baht in the tourism province of Phuket and 9 baht rise in the capital of Bangkok. | |
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