FILTER RESULTS
FILTER RESULTS
close.svg
Search Result for “social contract”

Showing 1 - 10 of 10,000

PROPERTY

House sales to fall as war hits demand

Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/04/2026

» The residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, with nationwide transfers projected to fall by 5.1% year-on-year to around 300,000 units, the lowest level in years, reflecting fragile buying activity, according to Kasikorn Research Center.

OPINION

When will the IMF ever learn?

Oped, Timothy Kaldas, Published on 16/04/2026

» This year's International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings come at a time of heightened economic uncertainty and intense scrutiny of the institution's capabilities and approach. Critics on the left argue that the IMF imposes regressive austerity measures on borrowers, exacerbating poverty, hampering economic growth, and undermining their ability to achieve debt sustainability. On the right, US President Donald Trump's administration has accused the IMF of "mission creep," claiming that it has strayed from its core mandate of maintaining macroeconomic stability.

OPINION

Pope no pushover

Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/04/2026

» Re: "Trump 'not a big fan' of Leo", (World, April 14)

OPINION

Oil shock risks wider chain reaction

Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/04/2026

» There is no such thing as a free lunch. When global oil prices rise sharply, as they are doing now, someone must bear the cost. Some countries choose to absorb it through government support, as in Japan, while others pass the burden on to consumers, as in Thailand. Neither approach is inherently right or wrong; each carries different economic consequences. Policymakers must decide which set of outcomes is more acceptable and act accordingly.

LIFE

Inspiring Asia film fest submissions are now open

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/04/2026

» Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is inviting storytellers to champion community spirit until July 6.

OPINION

Ferry to Koh Larn sinks after striking pier, passengers safe

Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 15/04/2026

» PATTAYA - Panic briefly gripped passengers when a three‑deck ferry struck a pier structure while docking at Koh Larn on Wednesday, damaging its stern and causing it to partially sink. All on board escaped unharmed.

THAILAND

Thai navy denies border reopening claims

Post Reporters, Published on 15/04/2026

» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has denied claims it will reopen Chanthaburi‑Trat border crossings to Cambodia, saying no such policy exists and there is no urgency to do so.

LIFE

EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

AFP, Published on 15/04/2026

» BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification application was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect children from online harm.

WORLD

Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'

AFP, Published on 15/04/2026

» TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.

WORLD

Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran

Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026

» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump, ​whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated ​his criticism of the religious ‌leader on Tuesday night.