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Quotas and the future of the fishery sector
Oped, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 11/06/2020
» This week is full of promising news about marine conservation. And if you wonder why, take a look at the calendar, June 8 marked the United Nations' World Oceans Day. State authorities are using this week to hold events and launch a campaign and initiatives to pay tribute to the Sea Mother.
A govt hurling pebbles at the sky
News, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 11/03/2020
» Enough with the "gestures", already. The trials and tribulations of the Prayut Chan-o-cha government (to quarantine or not to quarantine?) are being brought to us in real-time by a dizzying news cycle.
Uncaring govt now victim to viral absurdity
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/03/2020
» If reasons were needed, the face mask fiasco alone would suffice.
Financial illiteracy a big problem
News, Published on 18/02/2020
» Income and wealth inequalities in Thailand flash signs of improvement, according to recent studies. Nonetheless, that does not mean we are off the hook of economic disparity. While a multifaceted set of policies is required to address this conundrum, financial literacy plays a critical role in cultivating healthy financial habits and bridging the gap between the rich and the poor.
Financial education key to growth
News, Published on 06/11/2019
» Amid downgrades in economic growth forecasts pressured by protracted global trade uncertainties and strong baht lies a perennial social problem: swelling household debt.
Time to push China for real Mekong partnership
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 02/11/2019
» The Asean summit offers a great opportunity for Mekong riparian countries to press China, a major dialogue partner, on commitments for sustainable development of the region's most important river.
Fresh QE won't stop global recession
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 26/09/2019
» I have to apologise because this article will not be easy to read. I will try my best to explain things in the simplest way possible. However, global financial issues are difficult and complex in nature. If you feel that you do not want to be bothered with the complexity of the issue, I will give the conclusions of today's article now.
Breaking a toxic deadlock
News, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2019
» Despite controlling the Department of Agriculture, Mananya Thaiset has struggled to make headway in her mission to ban the three toxic farm chemicals -- paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. Frustrating the deputy agriculture and cooperatives minister's efforts are influential mandarins in the department who are refusing to cooperate.
Charter court faces 'contempt' dilemma
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 07/09/2019
» On Aug 28, Assoc Prof Kovit Wongsurawat received a letter from the Office of the Constitutional Court summoning him to meet the office's secretary-general over an "inappropriate" tweet.
Public debt isn't always a bad thing
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2019
» The global economic slowdown, as a result of the ongoing Sino-US trade tensions, has hit the Thai economy hard.