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  • OPINION

    Financial crisis looms over Thailand

    Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 25/01/2024

    » The definition of an "economic crisis" is much debated in Thailand. This is because one of the requirements for enacting the emergency fiscal borrowing decree is that the economy must be in crisis.

  • OPINION

    Credit ratings and climate chaos

    Oped, Published on 13/12/2023

    » The sun-drenched coral islands and reefs of the Maldives are in existential danger. With 80% of the country's population living just one metre above sea level, many islands could become uninhabitable as climate change causes the ocean's level to rise. By the end of this century, half a million people could be displaced. The Maldives is confronting this threat with a range of innovative adaptation initiatives, from restoring coral reefs to floating solar-power systems. But survival does not come cheap.

  • OPINION

    'Soft power' just a dream?

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/09/2021

    » Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is not the first leader to latch onto Thai nationals who have "made it" in the international arena before taking the opportunity to train the light on themselves by talking about Thailand's "soft power" and "creative economy".

  • OPINION

    An 'abominable' act

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/07/2020

    » In dropping charges against Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya, the Thai police and the Thai government have once again boldly revealed their corrupt souls. Absent shame or mitigating circumstances they have defined their version of justice, integrity and dictatorial rule by law in this abominable decision.

  • OPINION

    Fiscal future in govt hands

    News, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2020

    » As the coronavirus pandemic soars unabated, the Thai economy is expected to suffer its biggest contraction in 23 years.

  • OPINION

    SET fund a step too far

    News, Editorial, Published on 16/03/2020

    » The Covid-19 pandamic has disrupted supply chains and tourism activities around the world, causing growing impacts on the global economy. Thailand is significantly affected given its economy largely relies on exports and tourism.

  • OPINION

    Bank of Thailand lands in hot water

    News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 16/01/2020

    » It caught almost everyone by surprise when the baht strengthened past the psychological level of 30 baht per US dollar during the New Year holidays.

  • OPINION

    Bring the baht down to earth

    News, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2020

    » A day before the end of last year, the baht touched a fresh six-year high as it fell below the 30-mark to 29.9 to the US dollar. A strong local currency has sparked concerns that it may create pressure on the economy.

  • OPINION

    Rich law, poor law

    News, Postbag, Published on 30/11/2019

    » Re: "Apply law of the land to all", (Editorial, Nov 29).

  • OPINION

    No more paradises lost

    News, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2018

    » With a plan to promote "secondary" tourist provinces, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has injected a huge portion of its budget to help them upgrade and keep domestic and international visitors satisfied this year.

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