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  • OPINION

    VAT hikes just a Band-Aid

    News, Editorial, Published on 19/02/2024

    » A recent government initiative to curb the influx of low-priced goods from China may provide temporary respite for domestic producers. Nevertheless, removing the waiver on value-added tax for such goods will not solve the problem at its core nor in a sustainable manner.

  • OPINION

    Facing up to inequality

    News, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2023

    » No government policy can truly achieve sustainable development if it fails to effectively address the underlying issue of inequality.

  • OPINION

    Santa Srettha faces test

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/10/2023

    » The government's 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme has drawn question marks after more than 100 of the country's noted economists signed a petition urging the government to revise the scheme.

  • OPINION

    Revitalise the taxi industry

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2023

    » Drivers under the Thai Public Taxi Association wrote on the association's Facebook page, complaining about how the proliferation of electric trains has left many local taxis idle. The association, in particular, pointed the finger at the Yellow Line, which has reduced the number of taxi passengers due to its convenient interchanges with six other electric trains in the capital.

  • OPINION

    Rethink MFP wage plan

    News, Editorial, Published on 29/05/2023

    » The Move Forward Party (MFP) policy to immediately increase the daily minimum wage to 450 baht and adjust it annually to keep up with inflation is generating widespread debate. While the intention to support unskilled workers may be noble, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential impacts on businesses and the overall economy.

  • OPINION

    Better deal for workers

    News, Editorial, Published on 01/05/2023

    » As Thailand marks Labour Day today, parties are busy campaigning for the upcoming election on May 14.

  • OPINION

    Time to fix city's trash

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/09/2022

    » The Bangkok Metropolitan Council on Sept 14 made the right decision to shelve a plan to increase garbage collection fees from 20 baht to 80 baht a month for each city household. Given rising inflation and the high cost of living faced by the public, it's just not the right time.

  • OPINION

    PM still at crossroads

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 01/10/2022

    » Like it or not, the Constitutional Court's ruling yesterday gives society much-needed clarity. After a month of debates and rumours, the ruling clearly spells out that PM Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha's term started on April 6, 2017, which was the date the present charter was promulgated, and his previous leadership under the junta government did not apply under this constitution.

  • OPINION

    Wage hike caution

    Editorial, Published on 15/08/2022

    » Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is right to vow an increase in the daily minimum wage from Oct 1, instead of next year.

  • OPINION

    Nothing special here

    News, Editorial, Published on 25/07/2022

    » The economy is facing many challenges resulting from worsening global economic conditions.

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