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Clean Air Bill offers hope
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2025
» Parliament is reportedly set to deliberate the Clean Air Bill today. The scrutiny will be the third and final reading -- jointly conducted by MPs and senators in both houses. If passed immediately, the long-awaited clean air legislation will take effect this year.
Little action on cutting power bills
Editorial, Published on 06/04/2025
» On the surface, a pledge by the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government to cut electricity prices from 4.15 baht per kilowatt-hour to 3.99 baht for the next billing cycle starting May 1 seems like long-awaited good news.
Don't ignore birth rate dip
News, Editorial, Published on 23/12/2024
» Thailand is in the middle of a demographic crisis of unprecedented proportions: with its birth rate ranking among the lowest in the world, the kingdom is at risk of seeing an irreversible decline that will see its population shrink by 50% in just a few decades.
Kids: quality not quantity
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/10/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn recently floated a way of resolving the declining birth rate by increasing the amount of financial support to parents from 1,000 baht to 3,000 baht per month per child for a period of seven years.
Thailand's Election Commission must improve local poll practices
Editorial, Published on 22/09/2024
» Thailand is set for major provincial elections early next year, after the four-year terms of their administrative leaders and councillors end in December.
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).
Long road ahead for EV industry
Editorial, Published on 14/07/2024
» The ongoing price wars and uncertainty surrounding insurance coverage for electric vehicles serve as reminders that Thailand's EV industry is still in a transitional stage. However, these challenges should not deter the nation from its path towards an electric future.
New lottery not the key
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2024
» The government's plan to launch a lottery scheme for pensioners is a smart move, but the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Will it be able to boost senior citizens' savings as they claim?
Modern parents need full support
Editorial, Published on 24/09/2023
» When it comes to demographics, Thailand is unique compared to its neighbours in Southeast Asia, in more ways than one.
Energy price challenge
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/09/2023
» Evidently well aware of public disapproval of his cabinet line-up and that there is no honeymoon period, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has prioritised energy price reduction out of the hope for greater popularity.