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Senators raise questions about 2026 budget
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/06/2025
» A Senate committee has voiced concern over the 3.78-trillion-baht budget bill for the 2026 fiscal year, questioning the allocation of funds for loans related to education, the government complex and irregular income from treasury land.
New grads caught in job fix
News, Published on 23/06/2025
» Despite having a degree in international relations from Thammasat University, one of the country's better known higher education institutions, graduate "Proud" Benchasmithyothin has been struggling in the job market.
Life Insurance Myths That Could Be Costing You Big
Published on 20/06/2025
» Life insurance is an important component of any financial plan, yet many people in India hesitate to purchase coverage due to misconceptions about how policies work and who needs protection. However, believing these common life insurance myths may prove extremely costly for your loved ones.
Trump ramps up attacks on Harvard and Columbia
AFP, Published on 05/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ramped up his campaign against top US universities Wednesday, banning visas for all foreign students coming to attend Harvard and threatening to strip Columbia of its academic accreditation.
Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
Student Loan Fund to deduct more from some debtors
News, Published on 10/04/2025
» The Student Loan Fund (SLF) will begin deducting an additional 3,000 baht per month from the salaries of borrowers with overdue repayments, according to Nanthawan Wongkhachornjit, the fund's manager.
Thailand nudged to utilise AI in growth pursuit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2025
» Thailand should urgently adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to become an "AI-first" country, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to increase productivity and drive GDP growth amid global trade challenges, says Microsoft Thailand.
Hopes and wishes for Thai economy in 2025
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» The government, led by the Pheu Thai Party, has undergone two changes of leadership in the past year and faced criticism for its lack of solid economic progress.
Twelve questions for would-be philanthropists
Oped, Published on 24/12/2024
» At this time of year, many people pause to reflect on the true meaning of philanthropy, asking themselves: What is the best way to give? To whom should I give? And, perhaps most importantly, why should I give?
How a country’s economy was looted dry by politicians
New York Times, Published on 04/12/2024
» DHAKA - The new governor of Bangladesh’s central bank, Ahsan Mansur, calculates that about US$17 billion was looted from the country’s financial system by politicians in the 15 years before the government of Sheikh Hasina collapsed in August.