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Postbag: NRC wealth evades scrutiny
News, Published on 26/10/2014
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) ruling that members of the National Reform Council (NRC) need not declare their assets is a big let-down.
Lawmakers must fine-tune inheritance tax plans
News, Published on 23/10/2014
» The idea of introducing an inheritance tax has been pondered by successive governments in Thailand. There are both supporters and opponents of the proposal. The supporters claim that if a person has used resources in a country to accumulate wealth, then they should pay tax to the government. The opponents claim that before anyone dies, he or she had already paid tax on such income or properties. They argue that income or properties should not be taxable as a result.
'War on ivory' will fail
News, Published on 15/10/2014
» An unintentional dispute has broken out between two groups who have precisely the same aim. The foreign group has demanded a total ban on ivory. Under its plan, all stocks would be seized, all shops would be immediately shuttered, and all trade would be automatically illegal. The Thai group wants to strengthen oversight, tighten regulations and increase penalties. It wants to supervise a small, legal ivory trade. Neither plan will work.
Postbag: The green elephant
News, Published on 10/10/2014
» Re: “Generals have the power to end money politics” (Opinion, Oct 7).
Military moves up, from bottles to banknotes
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 07/10/2014
» The public disclosure of the assets and liabilities of members of the National Legislative Assembly by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, especially the wealth of several police and military generals, is indeed an eye-opener.
Filthy rich forces
News, Published on 05/10/2014
» Re: "Anti-graft body reveals NLA riches" (BP, Oct 4).
ID the killers first
News, Published on 02/10/2014
» Re: "Kobkarn backs ID wristbands for tourists", (BP, Oct 1).
Now is the time for responsible fishing
News, Published on 22/09/2014
» The recent slave labour scandal involving Thailand’s fishing fleet has put the national and international spotlight squarely on the country's fishing and food industries. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), retailers and consumers are putting pressure on companies to demonstrate more responsibility and offer sustainable supply chains.
Durex slips up
News, Published on 18/09/2014
» Durex Thailand deserved the drubbing it received from netizens for running a Facebook infographic that said 28% of women who resist sexual advances eventually relent.
Our economy needs green growth
News, Published on 17/09/2014
» During the past few decades, the Thai economy has been on a roller-coaster transformation from farming to industry. Although industrialisation brings undeniable benefits, such as the creation of jobs, increased incomes and a boost to consumption, a host of environmental problems have emerged.