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Debate swirls over yawning inequality gap
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 12/12/2018
» Regardless of what the latest annual Global Wealth Report by Credit Suisse (CS) says about financial inequality in Thailand, it is easy to see how wide the income gap has become.
New tax plan is a real handicap
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 04/04/2018
» As it is deliberating a land and buildings tax bill, a National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee is also considering offering golf course operators tax breaks under the proposed law. This move, however, undermines the spirit of the legislation.
Regime must clear air on its political hopes
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 27/12/2017
» At this time of the year, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration introduces giveaway packages, branded as New Year "gifts" for Thais, probably in an effort to maintain its "return happiness to the people" promise.
Regime needs to mind the income gap
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 22/11/2017
» After running the country for more than three years, it appears the military regime is beginning to understand the problems with the Thai economy.
Welfare scheme not helping right people
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 01/11/2017
» The recent exposure on social media of a male model who appears to live a life of comfort but holds a state welfare card meant for the poor has not only baffled many netizens, but also brought into question the credibility of the screening process in this new scheme.
Feeling the pinch in quest for cashless society
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 06/09/2017
» With the launch of the digital economy, plans to achieve Thailand 4.0, the Startup Thailand initiative, the Eastern Economic Corridor and high-speed trains, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is determined to turn Thailand into a cashless society.
Population more than just a number
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 24/05/2017
» The Finance Ministry's proposal to offer additional tax incentives to encourage people to have more children is the latest move by the government to restore fertility rates in a country coming to terms with an ageing society.
Principle of law applies to the big fish, too
News, Soonruth Bunyamanee, Published on 22/03/2017
» The performance of the Revenue Department over the past two weeks is making many of us question what exactly its role is.