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The correct response to Beijing's EV subsidies
Oped, Published on 09/04/2024
» US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's nearly weeklong visit to China, now underway, will most likely focus on US concerns about Chinese subsidies to producers of electric vehicles and other clean-tech goods.
Anti-graft body to look at digital wallet loopholes
Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to look into possible loopholes in the government’s digital wallet programme that could lead to corruption costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of baht.
Biden has done very little for the US economy
Oped, Published on 25/08/2023
» To the dismay of many economists, US President Joe Biden's administration has retained most of its predecessor's tariffs and trade barriers. In fact, contrary to most analysts' expectations, the United States has imposed additional protectionist measures, such as Mr Biden's "buy American" policies, resulting in higher costs for American consumers and taxpayers.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, related events cost pound sterling162 mn: UK govt
AFP, Published on 18/05/2023
» LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral and related events following her death last September cost UK taxpayers nearly pound sterling162 million ($201 million), the government revealed on Thursday in its first public estimate.
Practice what you preach
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2023
» Political parties promised several populist pledges for the general election to entice voters, including a controversial 10,000-baht handout via digital wallets to those aged 16 and over; a hike in minimum daily wages to 600 baht; an increase of minimum monthly salaries for university graduates to 25,000 baht; debt suspension for farmers; an immediate cut in electricity tariffs; and a rise in the monthly allowance for people aged 60 and over to 3,000-5,000 baht, up from 600-1,000 baht.
Two education policies to make a difference
News, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 15/05/2023
» One thing that taxpayers and politicians agree on practically everywhere is that more money should be spent on children's education. This seems like a no-brainer: better education means children get a better start in life. But we need to be careful. Many popular educational investments deliver little or no learning, while we rarely hear about the most effective investments.
Pheu Thai pledges B10,000 handout for New Year
Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party vows to give 10,000 baht to all Thais aged 16 years and over via digital wallets on Jan 1, 2024 if it forms the next government.
Don't lose rail history
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/11/2021
» Re: "New plan for old rail hub," (Editorial, Nov 23).
Futsal case a test of ethics
News, Editorial, Published on 09/11/2021
» Last week, a group of 65 state teachers in Nakhon Ratchasima embroiled in the controversial graft scandal involving local futsal court construction made a public plea for forgiveness and assistance.
Corporate Minimum Tax Resurfaces as Democrats Hunt for Money
Business, Published on 28/10/2021
» Senate Democrats announced a 15% minimum tax on large companies' income on Tuesday, winning support from a key moderate lawmaker, as they try to generate enough money to pay for President Biden's social-spending and climate-change agenda.