Thailand Live Monday 17 Jun 2013

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More than 6,000 new businesses emerge in May

BANGKOK, 17 June 2013 (NNT) – According to the Ministry of Commerce, over 6,000 new businesses have been registered in May of 2013, while a decrease has been seen in the number of deregistrations.

Deputy Commerce Minister Nattawut Saikua revealed that in the month of May, over 6,000 new businesses were registered, which accounted for a 26 percent rise compared to the same period last year. The total registered capital was valued at 19.8 billion baht.

The deputy minister further revealed that most of the businesses registered in May were recreational service, construction, and real estate businesses.

Meanwhile, the number of business closures in May was at 827, which accounted for a 13 percent drop year-on-year. The reason behind the decrease, according to Mr. Nattawut, was the weakening baht value.


-- The Nation 2013-06-17

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BoT governor says Thailand unaffected, despite QE withdrawal
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BANGKOK, Jun 17 – The US withdrawal of its monetary stimulus through quantitative easing (QE) will not have a negative impact on Thailand, central bank governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said today.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/647245-bot-governor-says-thailand-unaffected-despite-qe-withdrawal/

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RT @AP: BREAKING: AP sources: US, Cuba to resume talks on direct mail service despite deadlock over detainees

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Dengue fever patient numbers in lower northeast quadruples
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UBON RATCHATHANI, June 17 - The number of dengue fever patients in Thailand’s lower northeastern provinces is four times higher in the first five months of this year compared to last year.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/647248-dengue-fever-patient-numbers-in-lower-northeast-quadruples-ubon-ratchathani/

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Chalerm lambasts move to probe his Rolls Royce
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BANGKOK, June 17 – Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung today rejected an allegation that he failed to pay the full tax for his Rolls Royce.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/647249-chalerm-lambasts-move-to-probe-his-rolls-royce/

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British man found dead at Central Pattaya Apartment

A 38 year old British man was discovered dead in his 3rd floor apartment on Monday afternoon and for now Police are unsure of the cause of death.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/647290-british-man-found-dead-at-central-pattaya-apartment/

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PHUKET VIDEO REPORT: Infamous Black Hole of Patong may not be fixed for weeks
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PHUKET: After two motorbikes plunged into a giant pothole in the back streets of Patong early yesterday morning, Phuket authorities say they will not be able to start fixing the road until at least next week.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/646986-foreigner-dives-to-rescue-motorbike-in-phuket-street/

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Thailand Live Tuesday 18 Jun 2013

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