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Why OECD membership matters
News, Published on 12/05/2025
» In a highly fragmented world, Thailand's accession to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) is more than just a diplomatic gesture -- it marks a transformative opportunity to accelerate structural reform and attract high-quality investment. Today, the 38 OECD member countries account for over 60% of global GDP and 75% of world trade, with over half of global energy consumption -- underscoring the bloc's strategic importance.
Regional power rejig in new age
News, Published on 23/01/2025
» What happens to a region when the rules of global trade no longer apply? For The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), this is no longer a hypothetical question -- it is our pressing reality. This week, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, ushering in what many see as the end of the post-liberal trade era. This era, defined by hyper-globalisation and a rules-based system governed by multilateralism, is now giving way to an unpredictable and fragmented global order.
Two Thai trade representatives appointed
Published on 09/11/2024
» The government has appointed Umesh Pandey and Werapong Prapha as Thai Trade Representatives.
Social enterprises are no proxy for welfare
News, Published on 21/03/2015
» Last month, the National Reform Council approved a draft law entitled the "Social Enterprise Act", which is aimed at promoting and institutionalising the social enterprise movement in Thailand.
Postbag: Cops need policing
News, Published on 24/09/2014
» If the world holds any hope that the mystery into the murders on Koh Tao of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller will be solved, I would like to draw attention to the following cases: Kirsty Jones, August 2000, Chiang Mai; Adam Lloyd and Vanessa Arscott; September, 2004, Kanchanaburi; and Leo Del Pinto, January 2008 in Mae Hong Son.
Now is the time for responsible fishing
News, Published on 22/09/2014
» The recent slave labour scandal involving Thailand’s fishing fleet has put the national and international spotlight squarely on the country's fishing and food industries. Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), retailers and consumers are putting pressure on companies to demonstrate more responsibility and offer sustainable supply chains.
Time is now ripe for green business
News, Published on 06/11/2013
» Can business be green and sustainable? This is the question many business leaders, as well as those from other sectors, have been pondering for some time.
Why we need a parliamentary budget office
News, Published on 09/10/2013
» One thing which the shutdown of the US government demonstrates vividly to the world is how a legislative body in a fully democratic country can have a big say over how tax money is used by the executive body.
Populism debate must filter the bad from the good
News, Published on 05/06/2013
» While populism can be worrisome for many, we should find a way to debate and talk about it in a way to minimise "bad" populism and encourage "good" populism in our political landscape.
It's high time to overhaul social security
News, Published on 10/04/2013
» Just over two weeks ago, four amendments to the Social Security Bill were considered by parliament.