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China needs to step back from decentralisation
Oped, Published on 10/08/2024
» The decentralisation of decision-making from the central government to local authorities is widely regarded as one of China's most effective policy reforms in the past four decades. As the Communist Party's priorities shifted from class struggle to economic development, decentralisation turned out to be a tremendous catalyst for growth.
Disinformation killing democracy
Oped, Published on 01/08/2024
» Last year, OECD countries collectively allocated more than $220 billion (7.8 trillion baht) in official development assistance (ODA). But a rising tide of disinformation is undermining the effectiveness of these investments.
Real Estate Information Center targets better data gathering to head off crises
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» The Real Estate Information Center (REIC) continues to serve as an alert system for the property sector, but significant progress is needed, particularly in securing cooperation from various agencies to provide data for both the public and private sectors.
Slow upgrade hampers Phuket
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2024
» Slow infrastructure development in Phuket, which is unable to cope with rapid urbanisation and severe floods caused by heavy rainfall, is damaging its reputation as the government has not allocated budget or upgraded public facilities as promised.
Real estate execs back steps to boost foreign investment
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2024
» Local real estate executives have expressed support for proposals to extend land-lease periods to as long as 99 years, saying the change would be conducive to attracting more foreign investment.
Agriculture budget 'won't fix problems'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/06/2024
» The budget allocation for the 2025 fiscal year is not sufficient to effectively tackle the problems plaguing the agricultural sector, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow said on Friday.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Published on 21/06/2024
» The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Asian equities mixed despite gains in Japan
Business, Published on 15/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday, with Japanese shares surging following the Bank of Japan's decision to delay a reduction in bond buying. However, Chinese and Australian market weakness dragged down the overall MSCI Asia Pacific Index.
Developers adjust to decline in transfers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/06/2024
» The number of land allocation permits nationwide dropped by 19.7% in the first quarter of 2024, the largest decline in nine quarters, as developers adjusted after seeing a consecutive dip in low-rise house transfers.
Who pays the price?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/05/2024
» Re: "Clean air comes before animal feed", (Editorial, May 12).