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Lawyers in the spotlight
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/11/2024
» The arrest of lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd last week has spotlighted celebrity lawyers who gain influence and public trust in Thai society.
All eyes on central bank
News, Editorial, Published on 04/11/2024
» Today, all things going well, Bank of Thailand (BOT) governors will choose a new chairman. It's a role crucial to the stability and independence of the country's central bank.
Time to deal with e-waste
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/10/2024
» Electrical appliances, from television sets to refrigerators, mobile phones to tablet computers, have become an essential part of our daily lives. However, most consumers aren't aware of what happens to the obsolete gadgets that they have discarded. A lot of electronic waste, in fact, contain toxic, heavy elements, such as nickel, cadmium, lead and mercury, along with traces of precious metals like gold and silver.
Scams know no limits
News, Editorial, Published on 14/10/2024
» For decades, Thailand has been plagued by financial scams, often in the form of Ponzi schemes, leaving countless citizens financially devastated. The evolving sophistication of these scams, driven by advances in digital communication and legal loopholes, continues to outwit all consumer protection enforcers.
Adapt to new tax policy
News, Editorial, Published on 09/09/2024
» Thailand is now faced with the inevitable task of imposing a top-up tax on transnational firms operating within its borders, in compliance with the global requirements of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT). This tax policy imposes a formidable challenge for the government as it seeks to maintain the nation's competitiveness and continue attracting vital foreign direct investment (FDI).