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America's 'new' China narrative hits the stands
Oped, Published on 24/08/2023
» Three recent articles in The New York Times have signalled a "new" narrative about China. Only weeks ago, China was America's fearsome "peer competitor" on the world stage. But now, we are told, it is a wounded dragon. Once a threat by dint of its inexorable rise, now it poses a threat because it is in decline.
Party power games won't help economic recovery
News, Published on 18/06/2020
» The power game in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), with the change of the party board looming, has captured huge media attention. It has occurred amid speculation the economic team, led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak, would be ditched.
Rich get richer, poor get the picture
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/01/2020
» This year the new land and building tax law takes effect with the new tax regime hardly affecting ordinary people who do not own second homes. It rather effects super rich people who have owned land in amounts so vast that they would have to spend a good part of their life if they wanted to walk around every plot of their land.
Financial education key to growth
News, Published on 06/11/2019
» Amid downgrades in economic growth forecasts pressured by protracted global trade uncertainties and strong baht lies a perennial social problem: swelling household debt.
EEC is our only gateway to developed-nation status
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/10/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) has been harshly criticised by Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, for its "lack of people's participation". On the contrary, I believe the EEC will help boost the livelihoods of Thais and transform Thailand from a middle-income country to high-income status.
Trade war's about to hit pockets
News, David Fickling, Published on 03/09/2019
» Americans better make the most of their Labour Day discount shopping. It could be the last they see for a long time.
Public debt isn't always a bad thing
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2019
» The global economic slowdown, as a result of the ongoing Sino-US trade tensions, has hit the Thai economy hard.
Good governance sorely lacking at state-run banks
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2019
» During parliamentary debates on the Prayut Chan-o-cha government's policy statement, scheduled for tomorrow and Friday, the state-run Krung Thai Bank's (KTB) 9.9-billion-baht loan scandal will likely be taken up by the opposition targeting one cabinet member, Finance Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Uttama Savanayana. When the loan was approved in 2003, Mr Uttama was an executive board member of the bank.
Govt needs more than luck with new lottery plan
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/06/2019
» The idea of having the Government Lottery Office (GLO) run a two- and three-digit lottery scheme is taking shape once again.
New govt faces massive economic task
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/05/2019
» For the first time in five years, Thailand will soon be ruled by an elected coalition government. But the new administration, which is being formed by coalition allies, will not have any honeymoon period.