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OPINION

Signs and symptoms of Thai stagnation

Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 18/07/2025

» That Thailand is faring poorly in the world is no longer in dispute. Not so long ago, many were in denial and adamant that Thailand could still bring a good game to engage abroad, that "Teflon" Thailand could bounce back. Now, just about all indicators are pointing south. The causes of this country's decline and stagnation are not singular but multifaceted over a two-decade period. As Thailand's situation is likely to worsen before hopes for a better future can arise, it is instructive to start counting the costs.

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THAILAND

Supreme Patriarch backs reform effort

News, Published on 18/07/2025

» The Supreme Patriarch is calling for a sweeping overhaul of the country's monastic laws, urging the government to review the Sangha Act and revise outdated regulations to safeguard the sanctity of Buddhism, according to acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday.

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WORLD

UK to lower voting age to 16

Published on 17/07/2025

» LONDON - The British government said on Thursday that it planned to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections in a major overhaul of the country’s democratic system.

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GENERAL

State firms warned of reform ahead of OECD membership

Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2025

» Thailand's state enterprises are being told to prepare for alignment with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) standards, particularly in the area of fair competition.

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THAILAND

MPs reaffirm Referendum Bill support

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025

» The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly reaffirmed its support for the Referendum Bill, with 375 votes in favour and none against, ending a months-long deadlock that has stalled progress on constitutional reform.

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THAILAND

MPs back amnesty bills

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/07/2025

» The House has passed three amnesty bills but rejected two versions submitted by civil society groups and the former Move Forward Party during their first readings.

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GENERAL

Bankers' association pushes formal economy to the fore

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/07/2025

» The use of public policy to support the economy should primarily focus on the formal economy and Thai labour, according to Payong Srivanich, chairman of the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).

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THAILAND

Reshuffles mean little at ground level

News, Published on 14/07/2025

» In the bustling aisles of Bang Lamphu fresh market in Khon Kaen, conversations no longer revolve around the day's produce or prices but the country's politics -- and not with much hope.

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OPINION

Facing down BRICS threat

Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/07/2025

» After slapping a 36% tariff on Thai exports to the United States, President Donald Trump recently warned BRICS nation members may face an additional 10% tariff, citing what he call their "anti-American policies".

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OPINION

Corrupt monks have lost their way

Oped, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 14/07/2025

» Just as Thailand was about to celebrate Asalha Bucha Day and the start of Buddhist Lent, the nation was gripped by the biggest sex scandal ever to rock its clergy. How irony.