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Trade talks need care
News, Editorial, Published on 14/04/2025
» The United States' recent move to impose reciprocal tariffs under the Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the global economy. Thailand, which has the 11th largest trade surplus with the US, is facing a 36% import tariff hike -- a development that warrants utmost concern by our policymakers.
Plastic ban must stick
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2023
» The cabinet's decision last week to announce a ban on the import of plastic waste into the country, effective as of Jan 1, 2025, is good news. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether the ban on this type of plastic waste will be implemented.
Plastic waste still an issue
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/09/2020
» When it comes to policy on waste management and recycling, the Prayut Chan-o-cha administration is generally deemed to be progressive. The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry in 2018 made a landmark decision to slap a ban on the importation of plastics and electronic waste which is to take effect on Jan 1 next year. Previously, the ministry jump-started a voluntary campaign to ban single-use plastic bags in department stores and retailers nationwide. Within one month of the restriction beginning, over 3.7 billion less one-time use plastic bag were used nationally.
Don't worsen political woes
News, Editorial, Published on 22/01/2020
» The Constitutional Court's decision to acquit the Future Forward Party (FFP) of seeking to overthrow the monarchy on Tuesday offered a reprieve not just for the party but also for a boiling political climate. However, the slew of legal hurdles awaiting the FFP, its leaders and political activists in the coming months are a reminder to the international community that political turbulence in Thailand is here to stay.
Salt tax needs refinement
News, Editorial, Published on 19/10/2019
» The government is inching towards the introduction of new taxes on salty, processed food.
Forest row begs solution
News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2019
» For over four decades, Bo Kaew villagers in Chaiyaphum's Kon San district have been haunted by the spectre of eviction, as the Forest Industry Organisation (FIO) battles to turn their land into eucalyptus plantations.