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Brain drain woes persist
News, Editorial, Published on 05/08/2024
» The government's policy to offer substantial tax breaks to lure talented Thais living overseas to return home and contribute is the right move towards addressing the country's brain drain problem.
Popularity pageantry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2023
» The May 14 election campaign has become like a year-end sale, with vendors digging out every discount, perk and freebie to woo buyers.
Land rules need rejig
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/11/2022
» Foreign land ownership isn't a novel issue in Thailand. During the Ayutthaya period between 1351-1767 AD, a handful of foreigners who were deemed to have made valuable contributions to the kingdom were awarded large plots of land -- among whom were Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who became a counsellor to King Narai and received the noble title of Chao Phraya, and the Japanese samurai Yamada Nagamasa, who also received the title of Phraya.
Gig workers left to go it alone
News, Editorial, Published on 06/11/2022
» On a busy Thursday afternoon in downtown Bangkok, 800 motorcycle delivery drivers clad in iconic green vests converged to protest in front of Grab headquarters on Phetchaburi Road to air their frustration towards its new policy which requires drivers to book a time slot and area to work in.
Conscripts aren't servants
News, Editorial, Published on 19/07/2018
» The army's tradition of allowing officers to use conscripts as personal houseboys was hit with more bad press this week as one of the newly enlisted men exposed his degrading and inhumane working and living conditions while serving at the residence of a military officer.