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    Seniors not a burden

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024

    » The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.

  • OPINION

    Good and bad

    Published on 22/04/2024

    » Re: "Host family plan for elderly care", & "Anti-coup safeguard may become law", (BP, April 21).

  • OPINION

    Implications of an ageing population

    Oped, Daniel Moss, Published on 11/04/2024

    » Thailand is racing to both revive -- and renovate -- the economy, bringing with it profound social changes. Infamous for its role in Asia's financial meltdown a generation ago, the country is today running headlong into a hurdle confronting the region: a dwindling and greying population.

  • OPINION

    The correct response to Beijing's EV subsidies

    Oped, Published on 09/04/2024

    » US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's nearly weeklong visit to China, now underway, will most likely focus on US concerns about Chinese subsidies to producers of electric vehicles and other clean-tech goods.

  • OPINION

    Why sharing the tech wealth is really important

    Oped, Published on 08/03/2024

    » One of the defining economic challenges of our time is how to distribute the value generated by groundbreaking technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence and recent innovations in biomedicine and manufacturing. To improve living standards, the benefits of transformative technologies must be widely shared. So far, however, these benefits have been monopolised by a small cadre of tech billionaires.

  • OPINION

    A salesman's pitch

    Published on 26/02/2024

    » Re: "PM maps out economic vision", (BP, Feb 23).

  • OPINION

    The rise of consumer cryptocurrency

    News, Published on 26/02/2024

    » Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.

  • OPINION

    Making the most of foreign direct investments

    News, Published on 26/02/2024

    » Few experts doubt that foreign direct investment can bolster economies by bringing in critical know-how, expanding local production, and creating jobs. It is no surprise, therefore, that attracting FDI has long been a top priority for developed and developing economies alike, as reflected in the generous incentives included in the United States' Inflation Reduction Act. But, when it comes to driving economic growth and development, FDI has a mixed record.

  • OPINION

    Some valid points here

    Postbag, Published on 25/02/2024

    » Re: "Taxes slashed for booze, pubs", & "Thaksin can enter politics on parole", (BP, Feb 24).

  • 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.

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