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    Future bleak for Thai R&D

    News, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2019

    » On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed the first reading of the 3.2-trillion-baht budget bill for next year. However, several contentious issues raised during the debate need to be addressed by the vetting committee, particularly on education spending.

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    PM must fix many pressing issues

    Editorial, Published on 27/08/2023

    » After months of jostling and wrangling, Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party assumed the title of 30th Prime Minister of Thailand last week. After nine years under Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Mr Srettha, a successful businessman representing a civilian elected government, heralds a new era of hope and belief that he can be the man to steer the ship straight and fix the structural issues that have long plagued the country.

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    Time to tackle VAT

    News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2023

    » It has become the pattern that every time the Ministry of Finance floats the idea of raising value-added tax (VAT) or making any changes at all, critics come out to bombard the plan, sending officials running for cover.

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    A TiP from the US

    News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2018

    » The US State Department will soon release its annual report on human trafficking around the world. The benchmark Trafficking in Persons Report has been used almost exclusively by the government to measure its progress or, in the two years after the coup, lack of progress, in cracking down on the problem. For two years, Thailand was rated among the few "worst in the world" countries for its performance. This year, the regime is hoping for a second promotion in the rankings, and at least a spoonful of praise.

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