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Poverty extremes
News, Postbag, Published on 17/06/2018
» Re: "Time for new chapter in tackling poverty," (Opinion, June 14).
Measuring poverty appropriately
Oped, Published on 18/02/2022
» The 2019 Oscar-winning film Parasite attracted a global audience for its arresting portrayal of South Korea's stark income inequality. The movie's rendering of a low-income household's acute sense of alienation resonated widely, no doubt because similar sentiments are palpable in many other countries. And the gap between the haves and have-nots is growing, thanks to the dual challenges of Covid-19 and climate change.
Rice poverty trap
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/09/2022
» Re: "Thailand to push for fairer rice prices", (BP, Sept 4).
Racing to poverty
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/05/2024
» Re: "Srettha woos F1 giants in Italy", (BP, May 21).
A comparative look at higher education: National capacity building in Thailand
Published on 29/10/2018
» Quality education is the catalyst to advance Thailand’s 4.0 objectives of social-well-being, environmental protection, economic prosperity, and enhanced human values. Despite the commodification of brand name education, we believe a comprehensive and concrete education at home, with educational opportunities across a global network, will do the most to incubate the next class of leading innovators in Thailand. A comparative look at the education systems in India and Germany offer insight into the higher education market and how universities in Thailand could support the goals of Thailand 4.0.
NESDC sees poverty surge
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/09/2020
» The number of people living in poverty is likely to surge this year because of a poor economy, the ongoing trade war, technological disruption and the deadly virus outbreak, warns the government's planning unit.
11.4m families risk poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 17/11/2020
» Around 11.4 million households are at risk of falling into poverty from the economic crisis caused by the pandemic, with the unemployment rate rising to 1.9% in the third quarter, says the state planning agency.
Somkid demands poverty relief
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 07/07/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has required the Revenue Department seek measures to alleviate the consumption tax of those in poverty, helping to repay the group as part of government efforts to boost their income.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
Somkid: Poverty is priority
Business, Published on 13/06/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has played down concerns about the coalition government, saying aid measures for low-income earners remain the priority.