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  • THAILAND

    ‘Limited access’ to learning retards skills

    Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/03/2024

    » Disparities in access to learning resources originating in the pre-school period are to blame for poor basic life and work skills, which accounted for about 3.3 trillion baht in economic opportunity losses in 2022, says the Equitable Education Fund (EEF).

  • THAILAND

    Is digital handout legal?

    Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/01/2024

    » A panel studying the government's planned 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has warned that the government could break the law if it proceeds with the scheme, according to a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) source.

  • OPINION

    Politicians must check their promises

    Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/03/2023

    » As political parties step up their election campaigns, with each of them rolling out a plethora of populist policies, concerns have arisen over the long-term budget burden if the poll winners translate these policies into practice.

  • OPINION

    Crisis of faith is reaching a crescendo

    Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 31/07/2021

    » The harsh words by MC Chulcherm Yugala, a staunch royalist, against the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, denouncing its poor handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, have stunned political observers and supporters of the prime minister. Given his senior royal status, the prince's criticism has triggered wild speculation over a possible new prime minister endorsed by the palace.

  • THAILAND

    Handout could see 20m apply

    News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/03/2020

    » More than 17.2 million people have applied for the 5,000-baht financial aid granted by the government to ease the impact of the Covid-19, according to Fiscal Policy Office director Lavaron Saengsanit.

  • OPINION

    Covid-19 confusion risks doom for govt

    Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/03/2020

    » With the Covid-19 outbreak slowly getting out of hand, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government is experiencing a crisis of confidence. State agencies tasked with disease control have been underperforming, a testament to a lack of unity and policy direction. The government has failed to clearly communicate with the people, and that has been intensifying public confusion. The worst part is that there is speculation that some public figures have been shamefully cashing in on the situation. An investigation is underway to prove if those in the face-mask hoarding racket have connections with someone in the cabinet.

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