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Stimulus gets mixed reactions
Published on 14/10/2025
» The next phase of the government's popular economic stimulus programme, "Khon La Khrueng Plus" -- which is slated to be launched at the end of the month -- has drawn mixed reactions across the country.
Time for mission-oriented approach to school meals
News, Mariana Mazzucato, Published on 13/10/2025
» The global food system is failing on multiple fronts. With more than 2.6 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet, over 500 million are expected to be chronically undernourished by 2030. Worse, at a time when meeting future demand requires a 50% increase in food production, food-system productivity is actually declining, owing partly to rising climate risks. Agrifood industries are not only driving biodiversity loss, land degradation, and a global water crisis, but also generating almost one-third of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
30-baht scheme needs attention
Editorial, Published on 12/10/2025
» If we are to listen to what the National Health Security Office (NHSO) has told us, everything has been running smoothly with the universal healthcare programme, better known as the 30-baht scheme.
Global, regional outlooks rise in October
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» Global Market: We expect the global equity market will perform well in October due to the resumption of the US Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle (twice this year and once each in 2026 and 2027), the easing of trade war concerns, lower geopolitical risks and a global economic recovery.
Co-payment stimulus scheme to start on Oct 29
Published on 01/10/2025
» The government’s Khon La Khrueng (half-half) co-payment economic stimulus scheme will begin on Oct 29, with registration expected to open soon after cabinet approval next week, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Rabbit Life sales surge by 22% in first 8 months
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2025
» Rabbit Life Insurance, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, is targeting 2.6 billion baht in premiums this year amid robust demand for whole life, health and annuity insurance products.
Keeping universal healthcare strong
Oped, Published on 24/09/2025
» For 23 years, Thailand's universal healthcare scheme, better known as the "gold card", has protected millions from financial ruin, a remarkable achievement that has earned worldwide praise. Yet, the system is not perfect.
Push for bill to protect freelancers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Klatham Party is pushing for a bill to promote legal and welfare protection for more than 20 million freelance workers nationwide.
Thai army calls on men to enlist online
News, Published on 13/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Army is urging young men to enrol through its online recruitment system, with applications open until Jan 25.
Things can still get worse
Published on 13/09/2025
» Pheu Thai's populist policies used to be a winning formula but the digital wallet, 20-baht flat fare schemes could return to haunt it v Some observers feel Thaksin going to jail could inspire a reversal of fortunes for the beleaguered former ruling party.