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FPO mulls calculation for welfare
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is studying whether the budgets for fiscal 2019 and 2020 are sufficient to finance the welfare policies promised by political campaigns.
EC trips up on trips abroad
News, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2019
» With the Constitutional Court on Thursday disbanding the anti-junta Thai Raksa Chart (TRC) Party, a case filed by the Election Commission (EC), many could now be wondering about progress on complaints lodged with the poll agency against the pro-regime Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).
Betting on paperless customs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/03/2019
» The Customs Department hopes that Thailand will rise in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings after the launch of Pre-Arrival Processing (PAP) e-bill payment and e-customs clearance.
Could falling living standards fuel 2nd Arab Spring?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 09/03/2019
» The slogans of the "Arab Spring" are being heard again in the Arab world. "The people want the fall of the regime," chant the protesters in Sudan, where almost three months of popular demonstrations challenge the power of long-ruling dictator Omar al-Bashir. He acknowledges the parallels himself, condemning the demos as "an attempt to copy the so-called Arab spring for Sudan".
Politicians to blame
News, Published on 09/03/2019
» Re: "TRC dissolution turns up political heat", (Opinion, March 8).
Winless giants keen to steady sinking ships
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/03/2019
» Faltering giants Buriram United and SCG Muang Thong United face different levels of adversaries this weekend as they seek their first wins of the season in Thai League 1.
Heritage neglect lets Si Thep down
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/03/2019
» Recent news reports about an oil exploration project which is a just a stone's throw away from Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun has shocked the Thai people. The project, if it isn't shot down, may dim the hopes of the site becoming a Unesco world heritage site. PLOENPOTE ATTHAKOR talks to well-respected scholar Phuthorn Bhumadhon about the hot topic.
Sinking Chinese exports dent investor confidence
Business, Published on 09/03/2019
» Recap: Stock markets across Asia tumbled yesterday as investors were rattled by China's report of a sharper-than-expected 21% fall in exports in February, reigniting concerns of a global slowdown. On the domestic front, the dissolution of the pro-Thaksin Thai Raksa Chart Party had a limited effect on confidence as the March 24 election will still take place.
Bold, new focus for gender equality needed now
News, Published on 09/03/2019
» Some 1.6 billion people in rural areas across the globe depend on forests for their livelihoods. The management of these resources, however, occurs in a socio-cultural power context that significantly impacts the livelihood of forest-dependent communities. Women still are in a position of subjugation due to discriminatory social norms and a lack of resources. For example, according to the United Nations Environment Programme, women produce between 60% and 80% of food while only owning 2% of land worldwide.
The Tangerine Army is on the march
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 09/03/2019
» Blackpool supporters are planning a major celebratory parade from the seafront to their Bloomfield Road stadium before today's match against Southend after winning a crucial victory... off the pitch. The festivities featuring the mighty Tangerine Army have been prompted by the news that the extremely unpopular owners, the Oyston family, have finally been ousted from the club following a High Court order.