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Better data needed to help farmers
News, Published on 23/11/2016
» The food industry is one of the most important business sectors of the Thai economy. This is because it is "home grown" rather than "imported". Its long domestic value chain from farms to the food processing industry and then on to food transportation and export businesses means a large part of the value of gross exports accrued to the Thai economy come from this sector.
Multifaceted reform is needed to tackle corruption
News, Published on 10/02/2016
» Corruption has, once again, become the main discussion point in Thai society following the publication of two corruption indexes: Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) and the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Corruption Situation Index (CSI).
State cash casts a shadow on media reform
News, Published on 15/10/2014
» Political interference in the media has long been a worrying issue for society. In Thailand, the government still holds a tight grip over free television channels as well as radio stations.
A policy for government secrets
News, Published on 19/03/2014
» One core aspect of the Thai state that annoys people of all political stripes is its secrecy. Despite the promulgation of the Official Information Act in 1997 aimed at promoting the “right to know”, state organisations in Thailand remain riddled with secrecy. A prime example is the rice-pledging scheme.
TDRI slams state's lack of public information
Business, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 11/03/2014
» Access to information should be the top priority for Thailand to undergo a reform to tackle corruption, said a researcher at a Bangkok seminar.