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War of independence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kanana Katharangsiporn and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/05/2024
» Following a speech by Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra declaring the independence of the Bank of Thailand an obstacle to fixing a stagnant economy, the issue has been echoed in media reports, fuelling an ongoing rift between the central bank and the coalition government.
Diesel users run into reality check
Business, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 02/05/2022
» The government's decision to reduce financial pressure on its coffers by allowing the price of diesel to gradually increase starting from this month -- having been capped since October 2021 -- will result in households and businesses experiencing a harsh economic reality.
Rates, oil and Ukraine keep investors guessing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Pornkamon Teerapiboonkun, Published on 19/03/2022
» Recap: Global stock markets were muted yesterday as investors digested rising interest rates, a new upturn in oil prices and results from peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Data legal upgrade sparks concerns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/08/2021
» The upgraded regulation for the required retention of computer traffic data or log files that reach out to social media has sparked concerns about freedom of expression as it can lead to the unveiling of the identity of users on the platforms.
Bank of Thailand's BSF faces slew of criticism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang & Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/04/2020
» The Bank of Thailand's mechanism to inject liquidity to help stabilise the debenture market has yet again been met with criticism from one of the central bank's alumni, with the main objection centring on the move's failure to effectively address the problem's root causes.
Central banking's bankrupt narrative
Business, Roger Farmer, Published on 06/09/2019
» Former US Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers and economist Anna Stansbury recently cast doubt on the future of central banking, suggesting the prevailing monetary policy framework is in dire need of a rethink.
Income misses budget target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/08/2019
» The government's income is estimated to fall short of the existing budget framework for fiscal 2020 by 40-50 billion baht because of the final instalment payment extension for the 900-megahertz band licences.
Long overdue, or a step too far?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/05/2019
» Thailand faces unique threats from cyber-attacks that will only increase as the economy becomes more digitised. With the passage of the Cybersecurity Act, the government seeks to aggressively confront the problem with enforcement power, but some experts fear that such power could be abused and lacks proper oversight.
Clearing the air on cannabis patents
Business, San Chaithiraphant, Published on 22/11/2018
» The patent system has become an unlikely hot topic in light of reports that some overseas pharmaceutical companies have applied for Thai patents for cannabis. The revelations have added more fuel to the ongoing debate about the utility of cannabis, a Thai local plant.