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Tolerance of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2010
» Citizens who won't tolerate corruption anymore, as in the case of Hong Kong over 50 years ago, may be the essential ingredient in fighting corruption.
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Going back to Burma
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2012
» Many Burmese migrant workers in Thailand likely to return to their homeland & families as economy in Burma improves after EU & US sanctions end.
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Pandemic Year 3: Old and new risks lie ahead
Asia focus, Published on 23/11/2021
» At the start of 2021, UOB's outlook for the regional economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic hinged on three things -- the wide availability of vaccines, aggressive fiscal stimulus and accommodative monetary policies.
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Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Action Plan Phase 1 (2020-2022) – Part 2 –
Published on 31/05/2021
» As discussed in Part 1, the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Action Plan (AMAP), Phase 1 (2020-2022), comprising the three-level plans under the “guidelines on the plan proposal for the consideration of the Cabinet” pursuant to the Cabinet Resolution on 4 December 2017, aims to create a tool for relevant agencies to transform the development guidelines of the Masterplan for National Strategy on Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Issues into action.
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Temple corruption erodes public faith
Oped, Published on 28/04/2021
» As corruption soars in predominantly Buddhist Thailand, its temples are also facing a serious erosion of public faith due to rife corruption in the closed, non-transparent clergy.
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Prayut firm in fight against corruption
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/12/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday urged all parties to join forces to fight on to curb corruption, a key factor blamed for failed state management in the past and which affects Thailand's economy, society, politics, education and public expenditure.
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Trump tantrums keep traders on edge, SET dips
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2017
» Recap: World stock markets retreated as investors shied away from riskier assets over renewed concerns about US President Donald Trump's controversial ban on refugees and travellers from seven Muslim-majority countries and protectionist rhetoric that fanned fears of a global trade war. Buying ahead of corporate earnings releases and hopes for dividend payments cushioned the Thai stock market against a steep fall.
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Is inflation spiraling out of control?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2012
» Higher oil prices, wages & govt handouts to ease cost of living, all pushing up production costs & goods prices. Central bank move to control likely.
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Countdown to minimum wage hike
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
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The many dimensions of corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/11/2010
» A conference held this week in Bangkok explores the many dimensions of corruption and possible ways to reduce it.
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