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Mortgage for foreigners? Sorry, not in Thailand

Mortgage for foreigners? Sorry, not in Thailand

Thailand Business News - Thailand Business News In today’s market, Thailand's condominium act implemented 20 years ago is obsolete.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.  Share this Article   Go here to read the ...

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Asia must Improve Preparation for Disaster

Asia must Improve Preparation for Disaster

Thailand Business News Asia, however, has been hit hardest: 40% of the world’s disasters have occurred in the region in the past decade, resulting in a disproportionate 80% of disaster deaths. And Asia’s poor, lacking in resources and more vulnerable and exposed to the elements, have borne the brunt of these ...

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Raimon Land Research Reveals recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market

Raimon Land Research Reveals recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market

Luxury property developer Raimon Land has released Condominium Focus Bangkok Update, its first quarterly research publication of the year. The document reveals a remarkable recovery of the Bangkok upscale condominium market despite the ongoing domestic political tensions. Read more

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Lingering political crisis shows deep class divide in Thailand

Lingering political crisis shows deep class divide in Thailand

Thailand has already endured four years of turmoil. The death toll has been low so far, but the rage unleashed last April, when red shirts fought the army in Bangkok, was a glimpse of how deep passions run. Splits within the army itself are starting to appear. Even if fears ...

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For a few (million) Dollars more

For a few (million) Dollars more

The Supreme Court spelled out how Thaksin's actions as prime minister helped his corporate empire. His government's policies and actions and his telecom empire's frequent moves to seek state leniency or assistance were too intertwined to be ignored. Read more

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Asean tourism ministers want to promote Asean tourism brand

Asean tourism ministers want to promote Asean tourism brand

Asean tourism ministers have admitted failure in their efforts to promote Asean as a single destination and develop the Asean tourism brand. As a result, they have embarked on a new campaign built on the fact that "Southeast Asia" has greater recognition in international source markets than "Asean". Read more

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China will be ready to move on yuan’s exchange rate

China will be ready to move on yuan’s exchange rate

China will be "ready'' to deal with the currency exchange rate issue when its global partners begin to withdraw their stimulus packages, the deputy head of China's central bank said Saturday. The role of the yuan will be augmented next year following implementation of the China-Asean Free ...

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Can Medical Tourism Survive the Economy ?

Can Medical Tourism Survive the Economy ?

Medical tourism--foreigners traveling to India or Thailand for procedures that would cost an arm and a leg in their home countries--has made for great segments on 60 Minutes and even magazine features. But now the economic downturn, and health-care reform, is taking a toll on the once-booming industry. The number ...

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