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Stop press intimidation
News, Editorial, Published on 02/01/2018
» The Thai Journalists Association wound up the year by issuing a depressing statement. It rated 2017 as yet another year where the free press was regulated and intimidated by the military government. The TJA said the regime hinders the media by restricting freedom of expression. And it says this causes public harm by not allowing examination and by barring criticism of the junta, collectively and individually.
King orders festival paying homage to past monarchs
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» His Majesty the King has ordered a history-themed festival for the public, a government spokesman said on Monday, as the nation emerges from a year of mourning for his revered father.
Governors urged to brace for new tax regulations
News, Published on 13/01/2018
» The Interior Ministry has urged provincial governors to make sure local administrative organisations (LAOs) are prepared for new regulations under the land and building tax bill being deliberated by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).
Political satirists out in force
News, Published on 04/02/2018
» The 72nd Chulalongkorn-Thammasat Traditional Football Match proceeded without a hitch Saturday with the satirical processions that traditionally precede the nationally televised annual match allowed to go ahead.
Detention centres stuck in past century
Spectrum, Published on 18/02/2018
» 'Thailand 4.0" is the military government's oft-heard catchphrase, but Thailand's immigration detention system is a relic from a previous century. The need for detention centre reform is not simply humanitarian, but economic, social and political.
Saudi king sacks chief of staff in major military shake-up
AFP, Published on 27/02/2018
» RIYADH - Saudi King Salman has sacked the military chief of staff and a host of other top commanders, state media said Monday, in a major shake-up of the defence establishment.
Saudi Arabia reshuffles military, promotes woman at ministry
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2018
» RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has replaced some of its top military officers in a series of personnel changes that elevate a younger generation, bring a woman into a senior government job and tighten Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's grip on power.
Cabinet OKs digital asset draft decrees
Business, Published on 14/03/2018
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle the drafts of two royal decrees, one to regulate digital-asset-related transactions and another to amend the Revenue Code to let the tax-collecting agency impose levies on digital assets.
Digital asset trading faces 7% VAT levy
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2018
» Investors who make digital-asset-related trades will be liable for a 7% value-added tax (VAT), on top of the 15% withholding tax on capital gains and returns from such investments, when the new law is enforced.
All eyes on the Fed after good week for equities
Business, Published on 17/03/2018
» Recap: Most global bourses have rebounded following the announcement of strong US economic figures, but all eyes will be fixed on next week's US Federal Reserve meeting when an interest-rate increase seems very likely. On the domestic front, investor sentiment is positive now that the National Legislative Assembly has passed all four organic laws on the general election.