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Getting sustainable debt right
News, Kevin P. Gallagher & José Antonio Ocampo & Kunal Sen, Published on 19/05/2025
» A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions, and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries' potential for economic growth and development will be severely curtailed.
One fishy tale of becoming a Mister
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/03/2023
» I got into a tangle last week referring to the Italian immigrant restaurateur Caesar Cardini as Senor when of course it should have been Signore. Apologies to all. I should have known better than to start dabbling with foreign honourifics. I have enough problems dealing with Mr, Mrs and Ms.
PM weighs in on Nara, Lazada furore
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has slammed a controversial online promotion for Lazada that some people regarded as being offensive to the monarchy as "unacceptable".
Army chief issues ban as Lazada takes more flak
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 10/05/2022
» The army chief on Monday issued an order prohibiting all troops, units and organisations under his command from buying products sold through Lazada's online platform in protest at a recent promotional video claimed to contain a slight on the Thai royal family.
An 'old man in a chair' pulling rabbits from his bag of 'truths'
News, Oliver Fennell, Published on 27/06/2020
» An old man in a chair sits, legs crossed, next to a dark-wood bookcase stocked with hardbacks. He speaks of "the truth" about coronavirus and repeats many of the conspiracy theories we've heard elsewhere, but he does so calmly, reading from prepared notes, peering over half-moon spectacles.
Transgender contestant tops online bet list
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/12/2018
» The first transgender Miss Universe contestant, Angela Ponce from Spain, is leading as one of the contest favourites among online bookies, 10 days before the crown winner will be announced on Dec 17 in Bangkok.
Many miracles spoil the polls
News, Published on 03/03/2018
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva believes too many "miracles" can spoil a general election -- an oblique reference to the suspected shenanigans of political puppet masters operating behind the scenes in the run-up to the anticipated poll.