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Central banks can play a bigger role
News, Soohyung Lee, Published on 16/12/2024
» South Korea's remarkable transformation from one of the world's poorest countries to one of the richest is unparalleled in recent history. But while official data show robust growth and low unemployment, the economy remains beset by deep structural challenges that could have a profound impact on its future prosperity.
Wage hike discussion fails to meet quorum
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» The tripartite wage committee will meet again next Monday to discuss the proposal to raise the nationwide daily minimum wage to 400 baht, after its meeting on Thursday collapsed due to the lack of quorum.
Wildly drunk tourist charged with assaulting police
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/12/2024
» PHUKET – A Belarusian tourist faces charges after attacking police and security guards while extremely intoxicated — and his wife and children are returning home without him.
Malaysia eyes legal reforms
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/12/2024
» As the 2025 chair of Asean, Malaysia aims to focus on business law reforms to ensure legal protections for businesses across Asean member countries, said Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department of Law and Institutional Reform.
Govt hails FTA talks with Britain
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/12/2024
» Thailand and the United Kingdom are in talks to expand trade and investment between the two countries under a free trade agreement (FTA).
VAT rise needs care
News, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2024
» The debate over a potential value-added tax (VAT) hike has reignited following remarks by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira at a seminar, where he mentioned ongoing studies on tax reform, including VAT adjustments.
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.
Funeral held for drowned Russian yoga 'influencer'
News, Supapong Chaolan and Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2024
» A funeral ceremony for a Russian woman swept out to sea while practising yoga sitting on a seaside rock last week was held on Koh Samui on Wednesday.
HRC term off to shaky start
News, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2024
» Winning a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in October is one thing. But walking the line of good human rights protection seems to be a different issue for the Thai government, which starts its three-year term with the body on Jan 1.
Phuket gears up for high season
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2024
» Phuket will welcome visitors from around the world with the Phuket Carnival at Patong 2024, an annual event which marks the beginning of the high tourism season on the island.