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Wake-up call for NBTC
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court's verdict on Monday is the latest bombshell to hit the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). The higher court overruled a lower court decision to throw out a lawsuit filed by a consumer group against the telecom watchdog regarding the merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Fighting pork smugglers
News, Editorial, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government's crackdown on pork smugglers is good news, if not overdue. The unbridled smuggling of such a basic food ingredient violates the law, impairs the country's food hygiene standards, and undermines small-scale swine farms.
Pricey AI traffic control
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2023
» People might be divided about artificial intelligence. But the use of AI cams and warning systems at zebra crossings in Bangkok has already won the hearts of pedestrians. The problem is the price of the associated technology should have been cheaper.
Power bill subterfuge
News, Editorial, Published on 24/04/2023
» The Election Commission (EC) last week announced that it is ready to consider a request by the caretaker government to use an extraordinary budget to subsidise electricity bills for the public.
Power bill boost unfair
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2023
» The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) decided recently to impose a single electricity bill rate during May to August.
The perils of populism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2023
» The upcoming election isn't only inducing the spirit of democracy as well as sheer excitement over the pending political dramas and rivalries. It is also taking us back to populism -- a political approach that tries to win over the hearts of ordinary people who feel their concerns have been sidelined by the established elite groups. In populism, personable politicians offer generous welfare policies to cater to the needs of their voters.
Promises of 'fair' energy
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/01/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has caused a big splash in politics with his two "open letters", adding some colour to predictable Thai politics.
Help workers and firms
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/12/2022
» Promising voters a rise in wages is a supposed curtain-raiser for national election campaigning. However, Pheu Thai's election pledge to lift the minimum daily wage from just over 300 baht to 600 baht has run into a barrage of criticism. The private sector, namely the employers, who will have to foot the bill, countered by saying the pledge would do more harm than good and won't help the country in the long term.
Keep an eye on wages
News, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2022
» As the government last week approved long-awaited increases in the minimum wage, it must also roll out staunch measures to ensure the cost of living is well under control, with minimal impact on the public.
Wage hike caution
Editorial, Published on 15/08/2022
» Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is right to vow an increase in the daily minimum wage from Oct 1, instead of next year.