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Thailand digital wallet dilemma
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/02/2024
» A warning from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on the pitfalls of the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme is not music to the ears of the Srettha government.
Businesses put on notice
News, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2022
» The recent move by Norway's sovereign wealth fund to drop a Thai energy conglomerate from its portfolio raises questions about the reasons behind the decision but sends a warning to Thai corporates on their overseas investments.
Govt's last Covid chance
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/07/2021
» Today, the Centre for Covid19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets to debate imposing more stringent Covid measures in Bangkok and its vicinity as well as the the four southernmost provinces in a new bid to battle Covid-19.
Prudent aid for THAI
News, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2021
» Last week, the creditors of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) decided to postpone a vote on the airline's debt restructuring plan to this coming Wednesday.
More vaccine help needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/12/2020
» Progress in developing a Covid-19 vaccine has raised hopes the world will be able to better deal with the virus that has so far claimed 1.2 million lives with 49 million confirmed cases.
Zoo flaws need taming
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/10/2020
» It has been two weeks since the fatal shooting of Suriya Saengpong, head of the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand (ZPOT), while on an inspection trip to Songkhla Zoo. The gunman, who was the victim's subordinate, committed suicide after the killing.
Cash handout raises concern
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2020
» Boosting the economy is the unavoidable task facing all governments coping with the global recession caused by Covid-19.
Boost worker safety net
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2020
» Typically, the Labour Ministry is not a much sought-after portfolio among Thai politicians. When the cabinet is formed or reshuffled, labour seats are often given to newbies or MPs from smaller coalition parties.
Watch out for budget graft
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/07/2020
» The harsh economic contraction as a result of the stringent lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus made it necessary for the Prayut Chan-o-cha government to inject an enormous sum of money into the economy through loans packages worth 1.9 trillion baht, while another 88 billion baht in the 2020 fiscal budget has been siphoned from state agencies for virus-related emergency needs.
Spend crisis fund wisely
News, Editorial, Published on 04/05/2020
» In an attempt to keep the economy alive, the government has come up with a plan to spend 400 billion baht by June to boost the economy at the grassroots level.