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    Eras Tour a wake-up call

    News, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2024

    » In the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift's exclusive concert deal with Singapore, the Thai government -- instead of trying to emulate our nice neighbour's shrewd stratagem in paying artists not to play in neighbouring nations -- should focus on the fundamental problem that Thailand, despite being a preferred tourist destination, is not a priority choice for acclaimed concerts.

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    Political 'privilege'

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024

    » With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.

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    A digital disaster

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/01/2024

    » The government seems undaunted by the reservations about its flagship 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme expressed by a panel under the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Council of State.

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    PM must show courage

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 29/12/2023

    » Deputy PM Somsak Thepsutin is known as a man of few words. His ability to hold his tongue illustrates the old adage that silence is golden. Despite critics often criticising his chameleon-like political nature, they always open their ears whenever he speaks. Needless to say, Mr Somsak rarely has a loose tongue.

  • News & article

    Wage woes need fixing

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/12/2023

    » Today, the National Tripartite Wage Committee again meets to reconsider the latest daily minimum wage hike proposal.

  • News & article

    Rice industry wake-up call

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/12/2023

    » Thailand's Hom Mali fragrant rice variety was voted the world's best rice in seven out of 14 annual competitions held by the International World Rice (IWR) conference, including in 2020 and 2021. However, last year, the top award went to Cambodia's Phka Romdoul at the IWR conference that was held in Phuket.

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    Cable car conundrum

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/12/2023

    » Phu Kradueng is not just an ordinary mountain in a national park with an eponymous name. Situated in the country's central north, it occupies a special place in Thai society, and for many nature lovers, it's also a challenge that tests their physical and mental toughness by walking uphill to reach its summit.

  • News & article

    Health reform hopes renew

    Editorial, Published on 15/10/2023

    » Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's decision to establish the National Health System Development Committee has raised high expectations for healthcare reform in Thailand.

  • News & article

    Debt policy is a costly folly

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2023

    » The Srettha Thavisin government has given the nod to a three-year debt moratorium for farmers that will cost about 30 billion baht, amid questions tied to the long-term benefits of the programme, which is a huge burden on state coffers.

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    Put wallet to better use

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/09/2023

    » The Srettha Thavisin government wrapped up its policy statement, without clarifying how it would put its 10,000-baht digital wallet, a flagship election campaign promise, into practice and how it would prevent financial woes if things go wrong.

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