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A country swept up in the statistics
Business, Published on 23/07/2018
» On the surface, Thailand's economic growth story of the past few years has been putting jubilant smiles on officials' faces. But beneath the ostensible delight are hidden structural time bombs in the making, with the clocks ticking relentlessly.
Graftmasters at work
News, Postbag, Published on 20/06/2018
» In response to news reports about the government's failure to end graft, I think it is worth suggesting that first, they really haven't tried and second, it's mainly the government that is involved in graft.
Reform slate to precede next election
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 11/06/2018
» Six economic reforms will be enacted ahead of next year's general election in an effort to reduce income inequality, says the head of an economic committee.
ACT appeals to former PDRC members
Published on 02/06/2018
» A founder of the Action Coalition for Thailand Party (ACT) backed by Suthep Thaugsuban is appealing to people who supported Mr Suthep's street protests in 2013-14 to join the new “party of the people”.
Climbing the ladder of Thai banking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2018
» Chatchai Payuhanaveechai once saw his career in the banking industry as a path to follow in his parent's footsteps and become a retail merchant, but he's not only remained a banker for more than three decades -- he also managed to climb to the top post at state-owned Government Savings Bank (GSB).
Probation dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/04/2018
» The Probation Department yesterday defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison.
Probation dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/04/2018
» The Probation Department yesterday defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison only a few years after being sentenced for ordering a contract killing on a politician.
B25bn urged annually for equality fund
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/03/2018
» The Equitable Education Fund needs an annual budget of 25 billion baht or 5% of the education budget for the first five years of the law's enforcement, says Prasarn Trairatvorakul, a member of the Independent Committee for Education Reform (ICER).
Packed prisons spur ankle bracelet trial
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2018
» Electronic ankle bracelets will be used on offenders in lieu of jail terms at 23 courts nationwide Thursday under a pilot project to ease overcrowding in prisons.