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Big-spenders abound as poll race tightens
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/01/2026
» With only two weeks to go before the Feb 8 general election, the battle over economic policy has intensified into what many observers describe as a full-blown "populism war". Major political parties are locked in a contest of ever more generous handouts, welfare schemes and cash-based incentives, each attempting to outbid the other to secure votes.
Warfare steps up notch
MONGKOL BANGPRAPA and PORAMET TANGSATHAPORN, Published on 04/01/2026
» Gunfire fell silent at midday on Dec 27 along the Thai-Cambodian border, marking an uneasy pause in hostilities that had raged since Dec 7. Yet the ceasefire, agreed only after heavy casualties and economic disruption, has not removed the tensions that pushed both nations into their largest clash in decades.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Thai experts urge focus on short-term economic gains
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/09/2025
» Economists warn that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's "economic dream team" has only 4–6 months to show tangible results, urging the administration to focus on short-term stability.
Giving seniors another chance
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/04/2025
» With one in five Thais now aged over 60, experts are saying the country will face an irreversible demographic crisis if the government doesn't roll out the necessary safeguards to ensure the welfare of its senior citizens.
Experts urge caution in tariff talks
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/04/2025
» The government to proceed cautiously rather than rushing into retaliation against the United States' reciprocal tariff measures, experts say.
Debt plan spooks pundits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2025
» Academics warned the government on Wednesday about implementing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's proposal to address household debt, saying it may not solve the underlying issue and could even backfire.
TDRI Seminar Explores Platform Economy’s Impact on Thailand
Published on 27/02/2025
» As digital platforms reshape industries and redefine economic structures worldwide, Thailand is witnessing a transformation driven by the platform economy. To explore this shift, a recent panel discussion titled “Redefining Growth: Transforming Thailand with the Platform Economy” brought together experts from academia, the public sector, and private enterprises. Hosted by the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), the event examined research findings and perspectives on the evolving role of digital platforms in Thailand’s economy.
Long road ahead for Thai PM Paetongtarn
Mongkol Bangprapa and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/09/2024
» Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.