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Revenue collection lags pre-Covid level
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/05/2025
» The government's revenue collection remains below the pre-Covid period and lower than that of emerging economies, according to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Giving seniors another chance
News, Published on 28/04/2025
» With one in five Thais now aged over 60, experts are saying the country will face an irreversible demographic crisis if the government doesn't roll out the necessary safeguards to ensure the welfare of its senior citizens.
Changing times leave poor elderly folk 'in need of extra support'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2025
» As an aged society, Thailand will need to figure out how to care for elders who have no pension or income, says a Thammasat University academic.
Funds hit by growing pains
News, Published on 09/03/2025
» Critics have stepped up calls for greater transparency in the management of the 2.65-trillion-baht Social Security Fund (SSF) following claims of excessive spending by the Social Security Office (SSO).
Indian PM Modi’s party wins back Delhi
Published on 08/02/2025
» NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party on Saturday regained power in the nation’s capital for the first time in 27 years, a boost for the Hindu-nationalist leader after a disappointing national election last year.
China says population fell for third year in a row in 2024
AFP, Published on 17/01/2025
» BEIJING - China said on Friday its population fell for the third year running in 2024, extending a downward streak after more than six decades of growth as the country faces a rapidly ageing population and persistently low birth rates.
Thailand's war on scams adds new allies
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2025
» The amended 2023 emergency decree on measures to prevent and suppress cybercrime is expected to take effect this month, requiring financial institutions and telecom operators to share greater accountability for victims of scam losses.
Trends set to shape Thailand in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2025
» Several significant trends are set to shape the nation's economic, technological and cultural landscape this year. These developments will unfold alongside significant challenges, including slow economic growth, rising household debt, political instability, climate change, environmental pressures, an ageing population leading to labour shortages, and cybersecurity threats.The emerging trends cover areas such as economic initiatives and policies, technological advancements, tourism and hospitality, as well as infrastructure and real estate.
Tax reform in the limelight
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/01/2025
» In 2025, a key government policy to monitor is tax reform initiatives recently floated by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.