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German retirees offered tax breaks to keep working
Published on 15/10/2025
» BERLIN - Germany’s cabinet agreed on a draft law on Wednesday to encourage work after retirement by allowing those who do so to earn up to 2,000 euros (76,000 baht) a month tax-free in an effort to combat labour shortages in Europe’s biggest economy.
Myanmar junta chief admits election won’t be nationwide
Published on 15/10/2025
» Myanmar’s junta chief acknowledged on Wednesday that the military-backed administration will be unable to conduct the upcoming general election across the entire country, as a civil war triggered by the 2021 coup rages on.
BJT warns proposed charter bills risk violating key clauses
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/10/2025
» The Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has warned that the charter amendment bills proposed by the Pheu Thai Party and the People's Party (PP) lack protections for Chapters 1 and 2 of the current constitution and risk violating the charter.
Haunted logic
Postbag, Published on 15/10/2025
» Re: "PM defends border tactics", (BP, Oct 14) & "Border tactics need review", (Editorial, Oct 14).
Japanese child sex tourists contributing to lost generation of girls in Laos
Published on 14/10/2025
» In a quiet corner of the Lao capital Vientiane, an unremarkable compound conceals a dark and exploitative operation.
Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» PRAIA, Cape Verde - A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.
Nobel economist warns of AI dangers
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - A winner of this year’s Nobel prize in economics warned Monday that artificial intelligence offers "amazing possibilities" but should be regulated because of its job-destroying potential.
No condo market recovery until 2027
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Bangkok condo market is expected to rebound in 2027, as sluggish conditions are likely to persist through next year and the expected general election, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Finance Ministry preps tax reform timeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing a timeline for its tax reform plan, covering both tax increases and reductions.