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Greenland's big gamble on Chinese mining
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 21/08/2019
» From his purchase of New Jersey casinos to his proposed acquisition of Greenland, Donald Trump's real estate deals have always been plagued by bad timing. The United States could probably have bought Greenland from Denmark in 1917, but he's a century too late now.
Harsh US economic blockades risk provoking war
News, Jeffrey D Sachs, Published on 03/07/2019
» US President Donald Trump has based his foreign policy on a series of harsh economic blockades, each designed to frighten, coerce, and even starve the target country into submitting to American demands. While the practice is less violent than a military attack, and the blockade is through financial means rather than the navy, the consequences are often dire for civilian populations. As such, economic blockades by the United States should be scrutinised by the United Nations Security Council under international law and the UN Charter.
Raise palm prices
News, Postbag, Published on 01/06/2019
» I would like to bring the severe problem of the low price of palm fruits to the attention of the relevant parties.
Smoggy North: Not only capital suffers
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 30/03/2019
» A friend of mine in Chiang Mai recently lamented the double standards regarding the way in which the government and society has responded to the haze problem in the North.
Govt must act now
News, Postbag, Published on 02/02/2019
» It has been well known for many years that Thailand has a pollution problem. The country is one of the highest users of poisonous agricultural chemicals. Poorly regulated mining, industrial and energy sectors pollute the groundwater, air and soil with impunity. There is virtually no regulation of vehicle emissions, while the marine and rail sectors are off the rails when it comes to pollution. This has been going on for as long as anyone can remember.
Hospital fleecing
News, Postbag, Published on 23/01/2019
» There should be a healthy fight over medical fees, and consumers should be the winners, not the hospitals.
Wake up and ‘smell’ the boiling water
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2019
» Despite the uncertain date of the long-awaited election, political parties have intensified their poll campaigns, offering tempting policies to attract voters. A quick look at the campaign pledges of the competing parties suggests they want to turn Thailand into a welfare state. That would be a tough task.
Belt and Road: Just a vast mess?
News, David Fickling, Published on 10/01/2019
» Is China's Belt and Road Initiative a bold infrastructure vision, or a slush fund? The question is becoming more pressing.
Time to rethink energy conservation plan
News, Published on 20/12/2018
» The national Power Development Plan (PDP) for 2019-2027 has been opened for hearings -- and is about to be concluded -- this month. Yet, questions remain about the plan's content, particularly the proposed massive cuts to the energy conservation goal, and the hearing procedures.
Economy faces headwinds next year
News, Published on 12/12/2018
» The Thai economy is projected to grow 3.8% in 2019, slightly below this year's 4.2%. The main reason is slower growth in the global economy. This will lead to a deceleration in Thai exports and tourism, which will impact domestic consumption. However, foreign direct investment and government stimulus measures could prop up growth next year.