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Disrupting disruption
News, Editorial, Published on 19/05/2018
» Two recent court rulings on short-term condominium rentals in Hua Hin via Airbnb should not be seen as the beginning of the end of online home-sharing platforms.
A smarter approach to taxes is needed
News, Editorial, Published on 01/04/2018
» Last week the Ministry of Finance revealed it was exploring a better way to tax people. Its plan aims to revamp the tax structure by raising the ratio of asset- and consumption-based taxes, rather than heavily relying on income tax.
Secrets of the sex trade
News, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2018
» The high-profile raid on Victoria's Secret Massage parlour in Bangkok may have stamped out one human-trafficking case, but it will not dent the unregulated and illicit sex trade of other trafficking rings. It's no secret that the sex trade operates and even flourishes in most Thai cities.
Regime's gifts must be of true value
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2017
» As the year draws to a close today, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government has followed the tradition of gift-giving, which may be part of its "returning happiness" campaign it launched right after the power putsch in 2014.
Time to wake up on e-cigs
News, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2017
» The arrest of a couple in Pathum Thani on Tuesday for allegedly selling electronic cigarettes has prompted users of the alternative products to come out and press lawmakers to revise the law, saying the ban is dogged by misinformation. And they are not wrong about that.
Alcohol crusade has gone too far
News, Editorial, Published on 08/10/2017
» Despite Thailand's tough regulations against alcohol advertising, sales and consumption, anti-booze advocates still find reason to demand more restrictions. This time, on Friday, an alcohol business watchdog group went against the latest attempt of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain to sell draught beer on tap at selected stores. Even though the pilot project is not a praiseworthy sales strategy, it is not illegal. But the anti-alcohol group temporarily won the fight as the chain decided to suspend its sales at 18 pilot branches in Bangkok and other provinces for now.
Grave danger in Cambodia
News, Editorial, Published on 07/09/2017
» After operating for more than 24 years, the English-language The Cambodia Daily faced its final curtain call this week, with the last edition hitting newsstands on Monday. Observers believe the closure, which stemmed from a tax dispute between the Daily and Prime Minister Hun Sen's government, is a threat to the freedoms of the media in the country.
Modi's big gamble backfires on India
Editorial, Published on 03/09/2017
» About 10 months ago, one of Asia’s largest economies, India, undertook a move that sent shock waves all across the country's one billion plus people and the world. On the night of Nov 9, the incumbent Narendra Modi government announced that within hours 86% of the country's money in circulation would become worthless.
Time to get tough with plastic users
News, Editorial, Published on 23/07/2017
» Starting last month, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has become the poster boy for a campaign to raise public awareness about plastic waste and encourage a switch to bags made of cloth or other reusable materials. By accepting the presenter's role, the prime minister has made a strong case for an eco-friendlier lifestyle.
Make OTT rules fair
News, Editorial, Published on 09/06/2017
» The rise of over-the-top (OTT) services, which offer broadcasters, content providers, advertisers and social media users a new online platform for communication, has prompted a debate on the need for a level playing field that pits traditional broadcasters against these newcomers.