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Two IEC executives dismissed
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/11/2017
» Two executives from the embattled International Engineering Plc (IEC) have been dismissed as a result of criminal charges brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Rocky road to democracy
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» 2016 has entered the history books as a highly eventful year, with Brexit and Donald Trump's election victory unnerving many people and causing anxiety about the future of Western democracy. Here in the East, meanwhile, we continue to travel along a rocky road toward fully functioning democracy in many countries, with democratic institutions in some cases dominated by kleptocrats, political dynasties and military strongmen.
Rupee ripples
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/12/2016
» Taking high-value banknotes out of circulation to curb corruption and counterfeiting might seem like a worthy idea, but India's experience has shown that good intentions need to be backed with credible planning.
Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
Transparency 'key to beating corruption'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/03/2016
» Information disclosure to the public on the earnings and expenditure of government agencies and independent entities is a crucial approach to tackle corruption and enhance transparency, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Directors urge corruption crusade but tax reform less urgent
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/03/2015
» Tackling corruption, infrastructure spending and enhancing competitiveness for the coming Asean integrated market should be the government's urgent tasks, while tax reform should be its lowest priority, according to the 2015 Thai Director Survey conducted by the Thai Institute of Directors.
BoT: Rate slash still a possibility
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2015
» Even though the Bank of Thailand believes the current policy rate would boost economic recovery this year, it has left the door open to a possible cut if the economy is slower than expected or unexpected effects emerge.
Kasikornbank tips investments to reach B1.27tn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2015
» Thailand's private and public investments are likely to total 1.27 trillion baht this year thanks to government megaprojects and a recovery of confidence by the private sector, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
Add trades to drive growth, summit told
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/12/2014
» Thailand needs to attract more trading activities to boost the country's economic growth potential, says Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, adding the country could be a crossroads reaping the benefits from regional emerging economies.