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Central bank's direction in the spotlight
Business, Published on 23/07/2025
» Despite high hopes for greater flexibility and more cooperation between the Bank of Thailand and the government, economists remain concerned about the bank's independence and creditibilty.
S Korea sets a good example
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2024
» As a country frequently plagued with military interventions, Thailand has many lessons to learn from the recent political upheaval in South Korea, which reveals a case of democracy at work.
Prawit must do more
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/10/2024
» Palang Pracharath Party leader General Prawit Wongsuwan's opening move to forego his salary and allowances as an MP from Oct 1 onwards and return the money he had received for not attending parliamentary meetings is a welcome gesture.
Welcome ethics move
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2024
» In a compromise, the ruling Pheu Thai Party has pledged to refrain from amending the charter governing ethical standards for political officeholders. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Tuesday the party wants to listen to its coalition partners. Among them, the Bhumjaithai Party openly disagreed with Pheu Thai on the issue.
5 Facts About Non-Surgical Hair Transplant by Dr. Piya
Published on 07/09/2024
» Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind Cosmetic Surgery By Dr. Piya where we delve into the fascinating world of cosmetic surgery and answer all your pressing questions with the guidance of our esteemed expert, Dr. Piya Rungruxsiri,MD. Known affectionately as ‘Dr. Piya,’ he is not just a well-recognized name in the field of cosmetic surgery but also a board-certified plastic surgeon who has earned his credentials from the prestigious International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Our UN obligations on disappearances
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 15/07/2024
» Enforced disappearance is the technical term for a heinous crime whereby a person or persons are deprived of their liberty, such as detention in an unknown place ("incommunicado"). This is accompanied by a cover-up by the state.
The popular decimation of India's democracy
Oped, Pranab Bardhan, Published on 18/05/2024
» India's ongoing parliamentary election, in which nearly a billion people casting their votes over a six-week period, should represent an extraordinary exercise of democracy. The bleak reality, however, is that the election appears poised to consolidate a decade-long process of democratic decay, which has included the decimation of liberal institutions and practices and weakening of political competition. After all, the leader who has presided over this process -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- remains wildly popular.
SEC to prohibit Thais from investing in NVDRs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/01/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to restrict Thais from investing in non-voting depository receipts (NVDRs) and is holding a public hearing to prohibit securities companies from providing such services.
True Corp Launches Integrity Hotline: Fostering Governance and Trust
Published on 11/08/2023
» Some 97% of business leaders recognise the importance of demonstrating their organisation’s commitment to operating with integrity. In the current business environment, every individual within the organisation, be it top management, board of directors, or employees at any level, assumes a vital role in managing governance risks and nurturing a strong organisational culture.
Thai politics needs checks and balances
Oped, Published on 30/06/2023
» The hopeful sentiment following the May 14 elections has gradually evaporated following fierce horse-trading between the two winning parties -- the Move Forward Party (MFP) and the Pheu Thai Party over which party will secure the House speaker's seat.