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Global solar and wind capacity growth ‘slowed in 2025’
AFP, Published on 10/02/2026
» Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed on Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by 2030.
Restaurants want co-payment expanded
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Thai Restaurant Association is calling for small eateries registered as juristic persons to be included in the anticipated revival of the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme under the new government led by the Bhumjaithai Party.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Pundit calls for smarter energy policies
Business, Published on 21/01/2026
» Political parties are urged to make smarter decisions to address living costs in the energy sector as previous price subsidy schemes were unhealthy for the economy, says Praipol Koomsup, an economist at Thammasat University who was an assistant to former energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
Clarity urged on charter changes
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/01/2026
» Deputy Prime Minister Borwornsak Uwanno has urged political parties pushing for constitutional amendments to clearly specify which provisions they intend to revise, saying royal prerogatives are embedded throughout the charter and not limited to Chapters 1 and 2.
SET offers products to lure fresh funds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to introduce a new range of investment products, including crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and gold perpetual contracts, as part of its three-year strategic plan through 2028 to attract fresh fund flows to the Thai bourse.
Gold and grey money in crosshairs
Published on 09/01/2026
» Thailand is set to impose limits on speculative trading in gold as authorities step up efforts to curb the influence of a record-breaking rally in the precious metal on the baht.
The end of China's one-child policy, 10 years later
Oped, Published on 09/01/2026
» Jan 1 marked a decade since China repealed its one-child policy. Just ten days earlier, Peng Peiyun, who long oversaw the often-brutal enforcement of China's family-planning rules, died at the age of 96, having never been held accountable for her actions. Some obituaries praised Peng for being "reform-minded", even though, in practice, she only perpetuated an utterly inhumane policy, whose consequences have barely begun to materialise.
Demolition of Aetas set to commence
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken its first concrete steps towards demolishing the long-controversial Aetas Ruamrudee building after more than a decade of delays and legal wrangling.
Election Commission urged to streamline votes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» A former election commissioner on Saturday urged the Election Commission (EC) to revise its regulations to make voting more convenient for the public amid concerns over the management of dual voting for the general election and the constitutional referendum on Feb 8.