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Let the debate begin
Oped, Editorial, Published on 05/12/2024
» A proposal that the 2001 Thailand-Cambodia memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint development in the Gulf of Thailand be debated in parliament warrants support.
Sacred Buddha tooth relic at Sanam Luang from today
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2024
» The public is being invited to pay respects to the sacred relic of the Buddha's tooth that has been loaned by China and will be enshrined at Sanam Luang from Thursday till Feb 14, said government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub.
New taxes for EVs
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/12/2024
» The national committee in charge of promoting the electric-vehicle (EV) industry has approved a new car tax structure to support the production of hybrid vehicles as part of a plan to convert internal combustion engines to electric power.
SE Asia's energy transition needs private finance
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» What can you do with US$300 billion (10.3 trillion baht)? For Southeast Asian nations trying to fund the construction of solar plants or wind farms, the answer is -- not that much. The recent conclusion of COP29 tells us that the region cannot wait for developed nations to raise that bar. Solutions need to come from within, and one possibility is policy.
Panel aims to delay wage hike
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is preparing to submit a petition letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Friday, asking her to delay the plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht on Jan 1 next year as businesses are struggling to deal with the sluggish economy.
Headline inflation this year forecast between 0.2-0.8%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Commerce Ministry predicts headline inflation for 2024 will be between 0.2% and 0.8%, with a midpoint of 0.5%.
Buriram and Johor stay in hunt after fiery battle
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 05/12/2024
» Buriram United could only pick up a point following a goalless draw with Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in their AFC Champions League Elite tie at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Tuesday night.
How China and Japan's values 'differ'
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad famously saluted "Asian values" citing "diffidence" as one of the characteristics that ostensibly made Asians different, though he did so in an arrogant, attention-grabbing kind of way. More successful was his "Look East Policy", (which, from the geographic confines of Malaysia is actually the Philippines) and there was no mistaking that it was Japan that Mr Mahathir had in mind, with China hovering somewhere out of focus in the background.
Archaeologists examine Iron Age skeletons, pottery
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 05/12/2024
» Archaeologists are investigating the discovery of ancient human skeletons and pottery shards near the Sab Pradu Reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima's Sikhiu district.
Group promotes tax deductions for book buying
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/12/2024
» The Book Publishers and Distributors Association of Thailand (Pubat) has called on the government to consider a stimulus plan that would bolster the book industry by allowing book purchases to be eligible for personal income tax deduction.