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Pheu Thai's digital wallet under scrutiny
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/08/2023
» Blockchain and technology analysts believe the Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet scheme could create a new digital payment infrastructure and stimulate the economy.
Shift from promotions to profit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/10/2022
» After a decade of fierce battle in the e-commerce industry, offering huge promotions, subsidies and discount campaigns, the competition is expected to cool down as operators focus on profit and sustainable growth instead of burning cash to attract users.
Full reopening jump-starts foreign tourism
News, Published on 02/07/2022
» Thailand fully reopened to foreign visitors on Friday when entry restrictions, particularly the Thailand Pass registration requirement, were eased further.
Fuel prices a time bomb
Oped, Editorial, Published on 30/04/2022
» From Sunday, motorists who have enjoyed the benefits of the diesel subsidy for over a year will have to dig deeper into their pockets because the cash-strapped government can no longer fully provide the subsidy and needs to raise the price from 30 to 32 baht per litre.
Fuel subsidies need thought
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2022
» Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed up global oil and gas prices as well as inflation, forcing the government to pour more cash into fuel price subsidies.
Beware of Japan's 'new capitalism'
Oped, Published on 24/11/2021
» Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida survived the election on Oct 31, which came just weeks after his arrival in office as the new leader of the nation. Losing only 15 seats, the Liberal Democratic Party performed better than expected and will maintain a comfortable majority in the House of Representatives.
Call for radical fuel subsidy reform
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 04/11/2021
» Oil experts have called on the government to find new ways to subsidise diesel prices, target only specific groups of customers for help, and end the current blanket subsidy for all motorists.
Evaluating response initiatives
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2021
» Less than a month after the second wave of the pandemic subsided, Thailand faced a tsunami of Covid-19 infections in April and early May, posing a threat to economic stability.
Tweaks required for consumption schemes
Business, Published on 24/12/2020
» Stimulating domestic demand has featured in strategies adopted by the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration, with a government budget of 200 billion baht spent in its efforts to offset the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Travel subsidy promotion paused, widespread false claims exposed
Online Reporters, Published on 15/12/2020
» The second phase of the government's Rao Tiew Duay Kan (We Travel Together) tourism promotion campaign has been postponed after widespread corruption was found in the first stage.