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Inequality on the cards after Thailand's economic recovery
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 04/11/2020
» Inequality will be a prime concern for Thailand once the economy recovers from the pandemic, although a return to full health is not expected for another two years, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput.
Retirement plans risk hurting young
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 11/04/2018
» The proposed raising of the retirement age for state officials from 60 to 63 requires prudent consideration and implementation.
'Happy' uni students still need to lift grades
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 21/02/2018
» The recent international rankings that show almost all leading Thai universities plunged in scores and ratings must serve as a wake-up call to the government and policymakers -- Thailand's higher education system needs improvement.
Welfare scheme not helping right people
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 01/11/2017
» The recent exposure on social media of a male model who appears to live a life of comfort but holds a state welfare card meant for the poor has not only baffled many netizens, but also brought into question the credibility of the screening process in this new scheme.
Thai-Sino rail 'cooperation' is in name only
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 21/06/2017
» As Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's government pushes for the Thai-Sino high-speed train project by invoking special powers under Section 44, questions over transparency and possible breaches of ethics have come to the fore.
All this 'happiness' makes folk angry
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 15/03/2017
» Are we really the happiest country in the world? I asked myself this after listening to the prime minister in his weekly televised address last Friday.