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PM must show courage
Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2023
» Deputy PM Somsak Thepsutin is known as a man of few words. His ability to hold his tongue illustrates the old adage that silence is golden. Despite critics often criticising his chameleon-like political nature, they always open their ears whenever he speaks. Needless to say, Mr Somsak rarely has a loose tongue.
Rice industry wake-up call
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2023
» Thailand's Hom Mali fragrant rice variety was voted the world's best rice in seven out of 14 annual competitions held by the International World Rice (IWR) conference, including in 2020 and 2021. However, last year, the top award went to Cambodia's Phka Romdoul at the IWR conference that was held in Phuket.
And we're off again
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/12/2023
» Re: "Festival wins Unesco recognition", (BP, Dec 2).
Court ruling on Yingluck malfeasance case reset for Dec 26
Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2023
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has rescheduled Dec 26 for the reading of its ruling on an abuse of power case against fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra after two postponements.
Give opportunities
Oped, Postbag, Published on 21/11/2023
» Re: "Myanmar still a ticking time bomb", (Editorial, Nov 19).
Legal hurdle may help PT axe handout
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 18/11/2023
» The latest incarnation of the much-vaunted digital wallet scheme is very different from the original version Pheu Thai promoted during its election campaign.
Anti-graft body to look at digital wallet loopholes
Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to look into possible loopholes in the government’s digital wallet programme that could lead to corruption costing taxpayers hundreds of billions of baht.
A hard act to follow
News, Published on 21/10/2023
» The changing of the guard at the Move Forward Party (MFP) has brought a mix of excitement and doubts about its future.
Pheu Thai stuck in digital wallet trap
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 21/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party is facing a Catch-22 situation over its controversial digital wallet scheme, which has drawn heavy criticism.
Digital money handout to be delayed
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.