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Being graft-free is good for business
News, Bhumpat Ngamyingsanga & Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 25/09/2024
» Risks of corruption and bribery are key factors that multinational companies take into account when deciding to invest money or conduct business in Thailand. Early this month, a well-known US-based company selling farm and construction equipment paid $10 million (329 million baht) to settle charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission after its Thai subsidiary was found bribing government officials to secure procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Securing Thailand's energy future
Oped, Supra-kasem Kashemsri Na Ayudhaya & Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 22/05/2024
» Since the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, foreign governments -- in particular the European Union and the United States, have issued travel bans and frozen the financial assets of corporate entities and individuals involved with the military regime. The most recent US financial sanction on the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (Moge), a major source of foreign currency revenue for the military government, which took effect in November 2023, is a potential risk to Thailand as it is reliant on gas from Myanmar for electricity generation.
Reconsidering unclaimed dividends
Oped, Thanapoom Chaisiri & Tippatrai Saelawong, Published on 17/01/2024
» Every year, a significant amount of unclaimed stock dividends accumulates due to a loss of contact with some of the rightful owners. This amount is substantial. For example, unclaimed dividends at the Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) have grown to 746 million baht over 10 years.
Scholar's rich public legacy
News, Editorial, Published on 01/11/2019
» The death of renowned economist Deunden Nikomborirak, who was killed by a falling tree at her home in Bangkok on Thursday, is a great loss not only for the research community but also for all consumers in Thailand.
Deunden killed by falling tree
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2019
» Deunden Nikomborirak, the renowned Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) research director, was killed by a falling tree in the grounds of her home in Bangkok yesterday morning. She was 54.
TDRI research director Deunden killed by falling tree
Online Reporters, Published on 31/10/2019
» Thailand Development Research Institute research director Deunden Nikomborirak was killed by falling tree while walking in front of her house in Bangkok on Thursday.
Showdown at Suvarnabhumi roils retail
Business, William Hicks, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 02/09/2019
» The shopping landscape is about to change drastically around Suvarnabhumi airport with the addition of two new premium outlet malls, representing a challenge to the retail throne dominated by the local duty-free kingpin.
PM wins poor transparency marks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa & Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/07/2019
» The outgoing Prayut Chan-o-cha government has a number of achievements to its name that lacked scrutiny, which raises the question of transparency, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Duty-free drama unfolds
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep , Wichit Chantanusornsiri & Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/04/2019
» The forthcoming auction of duty-free concessions at Thailand's major airports is poised to engulf players in a melodrama of twists and turns, with monopoly and transparency as key plot points.
Experts call for speedy end to RCEP negotiations
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/03/2019
» Experts are urging Thailand to use its position as Asean chair to push for further economic integration within the region and reduce the negative impacts of the US-China trade war by speeding up the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations.