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PM insists cash splurge not populist as poll looms
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 21/11/2018
» The government will plough 63 billion baht into cash handout packages aimed at assisting low-income earners, the elderly and retired officers, but Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged both the public and the media not to view this as a populist move aimed at shoring up support ahead of the election.
Is Thailand's new welfare state financially sustainable?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2017
» Greying Thailand is taking better care of its people but costs are rising & sustainability is becoming a bigger issue.
Nursing graduates: Struggle to avoid low paid jobs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2017
» Senior & junior nurses working together have overcome govt policy of low pay for entry level nurses.
Retirement savings required from 2018
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2016
» Starting at 3% of salary rising to 10% by 10th year, matching employer & employee contributions to retirement savings to meet needs of Thailand's ageing population.
Civil servants to retire at 65
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/03/2016
» With retired people rising from 17.5% now to 25.2% of population in 2030, later retirement will avoid future govt budget crisis. Spending at 3% of GDP now.
What's new in business news: July 13, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2015
» Greece bailout deal reached, soldiers asked to enforce water pumping & CAT Telecom union threatens company's board.
Police reform: PM must seize chance to shake up police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/06/2015
» Thai people view police as most corrupt part of government, with 71% feeling police are corrupt or very corrupt. Act now on reform, urges founder of College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University.
What's new in business news: March 23, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/03/2015
» Don Mueang fastest-growing airport in Asia-Pacific, China's new development bank for Asian infrastructure loans & speeding Chinese tourist kills motorcyclist with car he drove from China.
What's new in business news: January 24, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2014
» Tesco Lotus plans stores for every corner of Bangkok streets, AIS plans B50bn 3G & broadband internet investment & people's bill for social security reform thrown out by parliament.
Bangkok Post editor (1971-1983) dies, R.I.P.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2013
» Through coups & revolution guided newspaper, helped China set up first English language newspaper, established first company pension fund in Thailand (non-contributory).