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Class of Covid-19
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/08/2021
» Stepping out into the world as a fresh graduate during a pandemic has been undeniably difficult. Transition into adulthood is tough enough without Miss Rona, who has caused the decline of job opportunities, an unstable political situation and loss of life experiences, to name a few on the tip of the iceberg. However, this is a reality that millions of young Thais face today. Guru speaks to a few to learn about their beginnings at adulthood and resources they can turn to for help.
Faring poorly in BMTA's war on public bus prices
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/04/2019
» Five days after the bus fare increase took effect, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) insisted the majority finds the hike agreeable. I really wonder who "the majority" is.
So Long and So Many Tanks For All The Fish
B Magazine, Published on 04/10/2015
» Visarute Angkatavanich became an instant sensation when the iPhone 6s was launched last month. He played no part in creating the phone’s 3D touchscreen technology or upgrading the fingerprint scanner, but after one look at Apple’s newest creation attention turned to him. The wallpaper features bright, colourful Siamese fighting fish that bear a striking similarity to the 45-year-old photographer’s signature images.
3G auction criticised
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2012
» Telecom operaters seem happy, but Thai consumers may or may not be closer to having a true 3G system today after the low prices offered during yesterday’s bandwidth auction have prompted renewed threats of legal action against the NBTC.
Countdown to minimum wage hike
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
Inflation risk rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2011
» With the Thai economy running near full capacity, a sharp rise in wages and government spending may simply be inflated away, providing little benefit.
Labour justice
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2011
» Will better wages and benefits for labour really lead to lost export competitiveness, bankruptcy and a flood of cheap immigrant labour?
Change minimum wage system?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2011
» The tripartite minimum wage system began just before the 1973 political uprising, meets ILO standards but has an employer bias.