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Place a bet on gambling reform
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/08/2019
» Last week we saw some interesting developments in the gambling industries of two Southeast Asian nations that have become increasingly allied with China. While I am personally opposed to gambling and casinos, I respect the right of a country to allow them if it feels they will help the economy. But it's an industry that must be managed well in order to avoid negative effects.
New fund replacing LTFs starts to take shape
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/08/2019
» The Finance Ministry has agreed to launch a new tax-saving fund to replace long-term equity funds (LTFs), for which the tax incentive is due to expire at the end of this year.
Stimulus or sop?
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2019
» With the economy battered by external headwinds and domestic uncertainties, the latest stimulus package is touted as an elixir to prevent a spiral downward into a recession.
Hoteliers uneasy over Northeast drought
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 26/08/2019
» The prolonged drought, especially in the Northeast, has raised concerns among local hoteliers about a possible shortfall of water for consumption in the industry.
Exporters seek Iraq deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 26/08/2019
» Rice exporters have urged the government to revive government-to-government (G2G) rice deals with Iraq, which suspended its rice purchases from Thailand on concerns about quality in 2016.
Thunsrisiam eyes Rama II for office building project
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/08/2019
» Thunsrisiam Co, the owner of Mahatun Plaza and Thai CC Tower, wants to develop an office building on Rama II Road because land costs there are lower than in the central business district (CBD) and it hopes to capitalise on demand away from inner-city locations.
The peril on Thai pavements
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2019
» A video clip of a Japanese woman blocking motorcycles from riding on the pavement has once again reminded society about the state of Thailand's shared public spaces.
Save govt cash for real needy
News, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2019
» If being judged on the government's criteria by which recipients of the state welfare card scheme for low-income earners are selected, Bhumjaithai Party MP for Pathum Thani Phitsanu Poltee could have been one of them. Unlike many of his fellow Bhumjaithai MPs who are billionaires, his total assets amount to 5,064 baht in savings, and nothing else, according to the asset declaration he recently submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Dugong deaths spark calls for plastic ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2019
» Environmentalists have united in their calls for the government to take decisive action, including an across-the-board ban on single-use plastic bags, to mitigate the increasingly severe harm plastics are causing to the environment and sea lives.
Cabinet throwing up some odd ideas
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 26/08/2019
» Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, a new face in the government, has been dealt a blow with his first proposal to the cabinet to waive visa application fees for tourists from China and India.