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Testing the stagflation waters
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/05/2021
» Thailand's economy has been mired in a contraction for five consecutive quarters, starting with a 1.8% dip in the first quarter of 2020 followed by an alarming 12.2% nosedive in the second quarter.
Green recovery
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/06/2021
» While Covid-19 continues to rage across the world, the Singapore government is pushing ahead with an ambitious sustainability strategy to build back an even stringer economy and society in the post-pandemic era.
Biodiversity dividend
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 16/08/2021
» Making biodiversity an integral part of economic and development strategy can bring a return on investment in economic, social and environmental terms. Southeast Asia, home to at least 60% of the world's tropical peatlands, 42% of all mangroves and 15% of tropical forests, has huge potential to capitalise such investments.
Hungry for an injection
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic has put the Thai government in a bind, having to choose between saving lives and protecting their livelihoods.
Feelings mixed on reopening
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/11/2021
» Thailand opened its doors to tourists from 63 countries on Monday with mixed feelings - hopes for brighter economic prospects on the one hand and trepidation in case the Covid-19 situation deteriorates on the other.
Rough and tumble in halls of power
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/12/2021
» As New Year approaches, the Bangkok Post takes the opportunity to select five political stories that attracted the most attention over the past 12 months.
Escape the hustle and bustle
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/03/2022
» Just a few days before I arrived in Koh Mak, Trat province, veteran marine ecologist Thon Thamrongnawasawat posted on Facebook about his collaboration with Bang Chak Corporation to rehabilitate a 10 rai field of seagrass around Koh Mak and Koh Kradat to build blue coastal carbon ecosystems. That would allow Koh Mak to get one step closer to joining the list of the Top 100 Green Destinations in the world.
Development the natural way
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/07/2022
» Southeast Asian countries don't have to follow the economic development models of the last century to grow and thrive, say advocates for a nature-based economic model.
Desperate for a long-term vision
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Komsan Tortermvasana and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/10/2022
» With the country's next general election tentatively slated for May 7, 2023 by the Election Commission, assuming the House of Representatives completes its four-year term by March 23, many political parties have cranked up their election machines, with leading parties already kicking off their campaigns.
Gifts that keep on giving
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/12/2022
» Festive sentiment during the last week before New Year celebrations is considered the best opportunity for the business sector to increase sales as economic uncertainties may cast a shadow on consumer confidence in 2023.