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Stock Exchange of Thailand casts aside taboos
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is on the cusp of a progressive reform that could inject much-needed vitality into our capital market.
Community liquor boost
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/01/2025
» House approval for the Community Liquor Bill will boost small-time distillers and is welcome news. But this is just the beginning.
EV target within sight
News, Editorial, Published on 30/10/2023
» The government has set an ambitious target to increase electric vehicle (EV) production by 30% by 2030 and become an EV hub in the Southeast Asian region. This is one of Thailand's efforts to push its carbon neutrality policy.
Sodium also needs taxing
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/03/2023
» Starting tomorrow, the third stage of a tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) will come into effect, meaning consumers with a sweet tooth will have to pay more for soft drinks with a high sugar content.
Tax reform a priority
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/01/2023
» As the country gears up to hold the next general election, tentatively scheduled to take place in May, political parties are ramping up their efforts to outdo each other, touting populist policies in an attempt to woo voters.
EV market faces bumps
News, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2022
» Tesla has become a powerful catalyst for Thai electric vehicle market after the company launched two EV models in the Thai market last week.
Drunk on power
News, Editorial, Published on 02/11/2022
» The Progressive Liquor Bill -- legislation touted to break the oligopoly in the lucrative liquor industry -- is expected to be debated at its second and final readings in the House of Representatives in early November when the House reopens after a recess.
Debate must dig deep
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/07/2022
» The political temperature will rise substantially next week as the awaited censure debate is due to start on Tuesday, even though Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's administration -- thanks to it holding a majority of seats -- is likely to survive the no-confidence motion, just as it did in the past. As such, the live broadcast five-day censure debate is worthy of attention.
Fuel subsidies need thought
News, Editorial, Published on 21/03/2022
» Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed up global oil and gas prices as well as inflation, forcing the government to pour more cash into fuel price subsidies.
Get serious on oil prices
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/03/2022
» Urging the public to use private cars less often seems to be a sorely inadequate if not altogether irresponsible response to the oil price surge.