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America's technology blind spot
News, S Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang, Published on 09/12/2024
» Nationalism has emerged as a potent force shaping global tech policy, nowhere more so than in the United States. With Donald Trump returning to the White House for a second term, his vision for America's technological future is coming into sharper focus.
Debt bailout warning
News, Editorial, Published on 25/11/2024
» The Paetongtarn government has announced a bold policy to address Thailand's mounting household debt crisis. The initiative includes a three-year suspension of interest payments for mortgages, vehicle loans and loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), among other items.
Alarm over end of Thailand's free medicines policy
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2024
» A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand's legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO)'s policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Stimulus plan in the works
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2024
» The Finance Ministry will on Tuesday present a comprehensive economic stimulus package to a related committee chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for consideration, said Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
What Trump's win means for the climate
News, Gernot Wagner, Published on 11/11/2024
» Elections are supposed to clarify policy uncertainties, and on the economic front, Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris has done just that. All three major US stock indices and US Treasury yields jumped after Nov 5, reflecting expectations of both strong economic growth and soaring debt and inflation.
Govt seeks to avoid conflict zones for Thai workers overseas
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has asked the Ministry of Labour to shift its labour export policy away from war-torn countries, such as Israel, to more peaceful ones.
Bangkok's City Hall to enact new pet policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement a new policy to regulate the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.
'No rush' on Thailand's casino plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry is prepared to pursue talks with government coalition partners to advance a casino-entertainment complex project which is part of the Pheu Thai-led government's policy statement, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
High-end tourists to help meet B500bn revenue goal
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 15/10/2024
» Phuket is planning to increase its tourism revenue to 500 billion baht in the second half of this year through policies that focus on high-end tourists.
Wage hike stuck in limbo
News, Editorial, Published on 25/09/2024
» The national tripartite wage committee deferred its meeting again yesterday, derailing the Pheu Thai Party's flagship policy of raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide by Oct 1.