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Thai businesses call for huge stimulus
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/12/2024
» The business sector is calling for multiple government stimulus measures, especially tax incentives and a household debt reduction scheme, to revive the economy and give the public a New Year's gift.
Ministries eye concessions for Bangkok train lines
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry and Transport Ministry have begun exploring the idea of acquiring the concessions for seven electric train lines, valued at roughly 500 billion baht, to bring them under state ownership.
Rail concession buyback idea gains support
Published on 27/08/2024
» A former deputy governor of Bangkok says he supports the idea floated by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of having the government buy back electric railway concessions to cap fares at 20 baht per trip.
Failed escape stirs doubts
News, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2022
» The attempt by Prasit Jeawkok, a businessman implicated in a high-profile fraud case, to flee a Criminal Court during a hearing on Dec 22 puts the state security system and the officers involved in an unflattering light.
Time to get tough with Ponzi schemes
Oped, Published on 28/09/2022
» The Forex-3D fraud with its many victims is just one of a plethora of financial scams in the country. Now that an investigation is underway, a number of socialites, including some well-known entertainers who are allegedly linked to the high-profile scam, have been charged with collusion or even imprisoned.
Ponzi schemes still pull in victims thanks to social media, influencers
News, Published on 18/09/2022
» Ponzi schemes, which have been around for more than five decades, continue wreaking financial havoc due to social media and the use of influencers, says economist and anti-graft researcher Sungsidh Piriyarangsan.
Crypto scam alarms ring
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2022
» The widespread impact of cryptocurrency investment scams that have hit the headlines in recent weeks highlights the need for improved financial literacy among investors, especially the young, as well as tougher regulations to prevent these financial crimes.
Wise up to Ponzi peril
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/08/2022
» Criminals running Ponzi schemes like "Share Mae Manee" or the recent "Forex 3-D" under the guise of a company are nothing new in this country.
Greener city, cleaner traffic
News, Published on 31/12/2021
» With more new green spaces and train lines, the capital has developed to better serve urban residents this year.The Bangkok Post reflects on Bangkok's developing landscape and projects and highlights the top five of 2021.
City Hall rejects Green Line debt payment
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/04/2021
» City Hall has shot down a proposal seeking to disburse nine billion baht of its budget to settle part of the debts incurred by Green Line electric train operations.