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MFP bags B40m in political development funds
Published on 06/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party has received nearly 40 million baht this year from the taxpayer-supported Fund for the Development of Political Parties, the most by far among all parties in the country.
Chaithawat: Thanathorn's alter ego?
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/09/2023
» The latest move by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to enlist a new leader to replace Pita Limjarorenrat demonstrates its determination to lead the opposition.
Fetco to discuss capital market reforms with PM
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sept 25 to propose measures to support the Thai capital market towards long-term sustainability.
Time to adjust expectations of new govt
News, Published on 18/09/2023
» Many Thais have high expectations of the Pheu Thai-led government. They can't be blamed, because in the lead up to the election on May 14, they were bombarded with various pledges under the slogan "Think big, can do for the Thai people".
Asian shares rally on upbeat data from China
Business, Published on 16/09/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks rose strongly on Friday, extending a global equity rally, after better-than-expected Chinese economic data added to the optimism that tightening campaigns by major central banks were almost over.
Employers applaud energy price cuts
Business, Published on 14/09/2023
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) welcomes the government's decision to reduce electricity and diesel prices, part of efforts to ease the cost of living and the financial burden faced by businesses.
Inequality rising and democracy under seige
Oped, Published on 09/09/2023
» There has been much handwringing about the retreat of democracy and the rise of authoritarianism in recent years -- and for good reason. From Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and former US president Donald Trump, we have a growing list of authoritarians and would-be autocrats who channel a curious form of right-wing populism. Though they promise to protect ordinary citizens and preserve longstanding national values, they pursue policies that protect the powerful and trash longstanding norms -- and leave the rest of us trying to explain their appeal.
The untouchable tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand in 1992, no government has dared to increase the rate because of concerns regarding the economic impact, the greater burden in terms of living expenses, and most importantly how politically unpopular such a move would appear.
No VAT hike for elderly savings
Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» The Finance Ministry has denied it will raise the Value-Added Tax (VAT) by 3% to reserve more money for elderly savings.
MFP aims to keep deputy speaker position
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/08/2023
» Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada will remain in his current role even though the Move Forward Party (MFP) has shifted to the opposition, a senior party member said on Thursday.