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Thaksin's 'vision' might be outdated
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/09/2024
» This article is not meant to diminish the brilliance of the spiritual leader of the Pheu Thai Party, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. It is to demonstrate that, despite his immense knowledge and vast experience, Thailand's current economic problems are caused by structural deficiencies and cannot be resolved by traditional stimulus measures. One needs a good understanding of economic principles to approach the problems correctly.
Defence body eyes reform
News, Wassana Nanuam, Mongkol Bangprapa & Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 02/06/2023
» The Defence Council has declared its own plan to reconfigure the armed forces in response to the Move Forward Party (MFP) pressing for military reform.
Coming blitz on corporate greenwashing
News, Richard Black, Published on 01/05/2023
» Judging by the growing number of companies vowing to reduce their greenhouse-gas emissions to zero these days, it may seem like the corporate world is finally taking the climate crisis seriously. According to the Net Zero Tracker, more than one-third of the world's largest publicly traded companies have announced such targets, up from one-fifth in late 2020.
No net zero without nature
News, Nigel Topping & Mahmoud Mohieldin, Published on 18/07/2022
» Businesses, investors and governments that are serious about fulfilling net-zero emissions pledges before 2050 should be rushing to protect, conserve and regenerate the natural resources and ecosystems that support our economic growth, food security, health and climate. Yet there appear to be worryingly few trailblazers out there.
Govt cuts diesel tax in half
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to cut the excise tax on diesel by three baht per litre, from the current 5.99 baht, for three months to help ease the impact of high energy prices on the cost of transport and consumer goods.
Krabi jabs grease wheels to reopening
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/10/2021
» The Public Health Ministry has distributed another 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Krabi to speed up its campaign to cover 70% of local citizens so the province can be reopened to tourists.
'Pandexit' needs more than shots
News, Agustín Carstens, Published on 27/07/2021
» The world entered the Covid-19 crisis suddenly and as one. Exiting the pandemic is proving slower and more staggered. The economic recovery is uneven, and vaccination is crucial to "pandexit".
Prudent aid for THAI
News, Editorial, Published on 17/05/2021
» Last week, the creditors of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) decided to postpone a vote on the airline's debt restructuring plan to this coming Wednesday.
Govt beckons further arrivals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 29/09/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday approved in principle the entry of foreign nationals to the kingdom including business visitors and tourists to help the country recover from the blows inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
National transport green light on way
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/06/2020
» The Transport Ministry on Tuesday said it would propose the full resumption of public transport services nationwide, except in provinces still maintaining a lockdown.