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Election Commission must be proactive
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Senate election process has kicked off with little fanfare. As of Monday, a little over 36,000 people had registered for the race, raising questions about the Election Commission's (EC) chances of achieving its target of getting at least 100,000 people to take part in the process.
Decarbonisation needs joint effort
Oped, Published on 21/05/2024
» As countries around the world experienced record temperatures last year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declared, "We must turn a year of burning heat into a year of burning ambition." But to move away from fossil fuels and unlock the green transition's economic benefits, such as job creation and universal access to clean energy, industry leaders and policymakers must work together to translate the commitments made at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28) into actual renewable gigawatts.
Election Commission must get new Senate poll right
Editorial, Published on 05/05/2024
» The Senate election will start by the middle of this month, with the race shrouded with ambiguity and confusion. While the appointment of a new higher chamber is touted as part of democracy, members of the public remain in the dark.
What 'Barbie' can really teach working-class men
News, Published on 14/03/2024
» Economists spend a lot of time talking about jobs. Work is not only how people support themselves financially, it can also be the way in which they contribute to society, create unique identities and find meaning in the world. When work disappears or shifts, people can feel as unmoored and confused as Ken in Greta Gerwig's Barbie, who had one last moment in the spotlight at this week's Academy Awards, when Ryan Gosling performed the Oscar-nominated song I'm Just Ken.
Education woes aren't about funding
Oped, Published on 13/03/2024
» The education ministry has always received the largest share of the fiscal budget. The Thai government's investment in education is actually comparable to that of developed nations based on the percentage of national budgets.
House moves to revoke NCPO orders
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 22/02/2024
» The House of Representatives on Wednesday agreed in principle with three bills that aim to abolish orders issued by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Halting the student violence cycle
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/02/2024
» While schools are meant to be safe learning places, violence and bullying are known to be commonplace.
DLA says it's time to listen to youth
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2024
» Government agencies are stressing the importance of listening to youth and enhancing their political participation as a response to a recent surge of youth problems involving drugs, violence, deteriorating mental health and financial distress.
Aiding the homeless
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/01/2024
» Re: "Help the homeless", (Editorial, Jan 26).
The future of distressed debt in Thai capital markets
Published on 26/01/2024
» Deloitte's latest report “The future of distressed debt in Thai capital markets”, spotlights Thailand’s distressed debt market – an evolving landscape that faces many challenges but comes with potential opportunities for growth. The report delves into the intricacies of distressed loans and bonds – revealing insights into the market's history; unfolding challenges from a market, regulatory, and infrastructure perspective; and key transformative initiatives based on lessons and case studies from other countries.