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Bank of Thailand needs to communicate
News, Editorial, Published on 29/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's decision to meet key figures from Thailand's major commercial banks to discuss the possibility of cutting interest rates last week raised a lot of eyebrows. It was highly unusual for a prime minister to appeal directly to commercial banks to change interest rates, as the nation's financial institutions generally follow the rates prescribed by the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
The perils of populism
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/03/2023
» The upcoming election isn't only inducing the spirit of democracy as well as sheer excitement over the pending political dramas and rivalries. It is also taking us back to populism -- a political approach that tries to win over the hearts of ordinary people who feel their concerns have been sidelined by the established elite groups. In populism, personable politicians offer generous welfare policies to cater to the needs of their voters.
Govt relief causes 'havoc'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2021
» The registration for the government's relief aid for people without smart phones or internet access was a resounding success -- if success means turning everyone involved into a loser.
Debt relief half-hearted
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/04/2020
» As tens of millions of Thais are battered by the economic ravages of the Covid-19 outbreak, banks and financial companies have recently come up with "financial relief measures" to help customers going through these hard times.
Spend budget wisely
News, Editorial, Published on 20/02/2020
» The Finance Ministry has finalised arrangements for 20 billion baht of loans from local banks to cover the national budget which will be made available immediately.
Single-ticket foot-dragging
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2019
» The delay in the launch of the long-overdue common ticket system that is designed to link all modes of public transport in Bangkok means city commuters will have to endure continued high transport costs and inconvenience.
Plan now for the digital era
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2018
» Over the past few months, news reports have indicated Thailand has entered a new era of technological development, with more companies embracing digital technology via the use of artificial intelligence and robots. But such technological progress has made some people worried about what the future holds for them.
Think before causing stink
News, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2017
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) earlier this week announced that the country's five largest financial institutions are "domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs)" and that their capital reserves need to be on a par with international standards.
New law must rake in all corrupt figures
News, Editorial, Published on 16/07/2017
» The recent National Legislative Assembly (NLA) decision to approve a law on criminal procedures for holders of political positions has drawn mixed public reaction.
Better policy for the poor
News, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2016
» The government has started moving toward making welfare payments directly to low-income Thais through the national e-payment system. Starting today until the middle of August, people can register to receive benefits through the e-payment system at three state-owned banks, namely Krungthai Bank, the Government Savings Bank and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives.