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A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).
ONEAM set to roll out new REIT fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is preparing to launch a new real estate investment trust (REIT) fund with a projected return of 7% as an alternative for investors amidst economic and political volatility both at home and abroad.
Ruangkrai petitions EC to investigate Paetongtarn's eligibility
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/08/2024
» Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has asked the Election Commission to investigate the eligibility of Paetongtarn Shinawatra to hold the post of prime minister, questioning the date of her resignation from positions with 21 companies within the family's business empire.
Russia-France ties hit new low after Telegram boss arrested
Reuters, Published on 28/08/2024
» PARIS - Relations between Moscow and Paris have reached a nadir following the arrest of Russian-born Telegram boss Pavel Durov, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, after the tech billionaire's detention was extended until Wednesday.
Keeping politics in the family
News, Published on 28/08/2024
» Politics is increasingly returning to being a family business in Southeast Asia, despite its large and vibrant democracies. It's a worrying trend. Power is at risk of being concentrated in the hands of an exclusive club of entrenched clans. That will disproportionately disadvantage the region's dynamic youth who are getting more frustrated with nepotism.
In the modern era, who holds the right to truth?
Oped, Geoff Mulgan, Published on 28/08/2024
» Hardly a week goes by without a new piece of misinformation circulating online, from the freshet of conspiracy theories unleashed by the attempt on former US president Donald Trump's life to Elon Musk tweeting the far right's false claim that the United Kingdom has a two-tier policing policy. Truth is under attack, and people know it. According to a recent global survey conducted by the United Nations, more than 85% of respondents were worried about the impact of online disinformation.
Air force chooses Gripen jets from Sweden
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Royal Thai Air Force said on Tuesday that it has chosen to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden over US-made F-16s.
Dems’ ex-boss scoffs at rumoured Pheu Thai deal
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Former Democrat leader Chuan Leekpai on Tuesday reiterated his stance that the party should not join the Pheu Thai-led government, saying this was consistent with his message to voters during the 2023 election campaign.
Progressive chief shrugs off Thaksin’s ‘landslide’ prediction
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement has shrugged off a boast by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra that the Pheu Thai Party will win the next election by a landslide.
Fresh election ordered for Pathum Thani PAO chairman
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2024
» The Election Commission (EC) has disqualified the winner of the election for chairman of the Pathum Thani Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) and ordered a fresh elecion be held.