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Twelve questions for would-be philanthropists
Oped, Dambisa Moyo, Published on 24/12/2024
» At this time of year, many people pause to reflect on the true meaning of philanthropy, asking themselves: What is the best way to give? To whom should I give? And, perhaps most importantly, why should I give?
Food safety a pig deal
News, Editorial, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) recently returned to Government House and asked the government to delay its plan to raise the minimum daily wage.
Fishing changes angling for trouble
Editorial, Published on 08/12/2024
» The government is setting the stage for an environmental disaster by legalising destructive fishing practices that threaten to leave Thai seas barren and marine biodiversity in ruins.
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.
TV push in need of a better script
Editorial, Published on 01/12/2024
» In a striking plot twist, it was recently revealed that Thai television dramas and series, which the government envisions as a key driver of the country's "soft power" on the global stage, are struggling to retain an audience at home.
Elon Musk and his US$2 trillion fiscal fantasy
News, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 27/11/2024
» When the US presidential election was called for Donald Trump, the yield on ten-year US government bonds increased from 4.3% to 4.4%, and the 30-year-bond yield rose from 4.5% to 4.6%, with both remaining at those levels ten days later. As the bond market declined -- higher yields mean lower prices -- the stock market rose. Clearly, investors expect the next Trump administration to produce higher government budget deficits and more debt.
Celebrating 60 years of firm ties
News, Catherine Wong, Published on 27/11/2024
» Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will make his introductory official visit to Thailand tomorrow. He will be the first foreign head of government that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will host in the kingdom.
Protect people to save forests
Oped, Editorial, Published on 26/11/2024
» The government says it wants people and forests to live in harmony to protect the natural environment, but its actions tell a different story.
End Japan's loans to Myanmar's Tatmadaw
News, Yuka Kiguchi, Published on 26/11/2024
» More than 3.5 years after the Myanmar military (Tatmadaw) attempted to seize control of the country through a coup, the Japanese government continues to provide Official Development Assistance (ODA) and public funds that benefit the military junta. Despite the sacrifices of the Myanmar people to end the Myanmar military's decades-long oppression, Japan's "assistance" risks burdening survivors with enormous loans that potentially enable the military to continue its atrocities against the very people it is meant to aid.
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.