Showing 1 - 5 of 5
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.
Slump shows govt must clean up tourism act
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 24/10/2018
» The sharp drop in the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand in recent months has become a cause for concern for the Thai government. This is mainly because tourists from China have been the largest revenue contributors to the Thai tourism industry.
Economic prosperity is in the eye of beholder
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 23/05/2018
» With GDP growth in the first quarter of this year reaching 4.8% year-on-year, the regime under Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha may believe it has good reason to boast of its performance, especially when it is marking its fourth year in power. But wait, such economic prosperity may not be the reality for many.
'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.
Feeling the pinch in quest for cashless society
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 06/09/2017
» With the launch of the digital economy, plans to achieve Thailand 4.0, the Startup Thailand initiative, the Eastern Economic Corridor and high-speed trains, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is determined to turn Thailand into a cashless society.