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Second time lucky
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 20/06/2016
» On the morning of Sept 11, 2001, Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi was working in midtown Manhattan at the permanent mission of India to the United Nations. He had no idea what was happening until a colleague called with a report of fire engines speeding urgently through the streets.
PM needs to show leadership on tax
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Last Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a statement that almost sent my lead story today to the trash can. He postponed consideration of the Land and Building Tax, saying it was likely to pose too much of a burden on too many people.
Paying our fair share
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 16/03/2015
» Thailand's latest attempt to introduce a Land and Building Tax has stalled amid a public outcry that it represents too much of a burden at a time when the economy is weak.