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EEC needs political will to succeed
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/01/2018
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a project that will strengthen not only the country's economic performance but also its competitiveness, is making rapid progress, which is commendable.
PM must put friendship aside in graft fight
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/12/2017
» The high-profile scandal featuring a flashy watch and diamond ring worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon poses a dilemma for the military regime which came to power in 2014 when the country was in the political doldrums, with the public losing its faith in elected politicians.
Welfare cards offer hope to family-run shops
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/11/2017
» Whether or not it is the intention of the government, social welfare cards for the poor can help revitalise a sagging traditional retail segment -- "mom-and-pop" shops.
Healthcare woes never too big to solve
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/11/2017
» Anyone who has never had to admit or nurse a loved one at state hospitals in the provinces cannot really understand what it feels like to be in such crowded and cramped state medical facilities.
Rich lobby could derail property tax reform
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/10/2017
» Sluggish deliberation of a bill on the proposed land and buildings tax before the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) raises questions whether the law, part of the country's tax reform, will ever come into existence.
Gap between rich, poor fuels our woes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/09/2017
» For decades, poverty and inequality have been chronic problems which have derailed Thailand's economic growth and fuelled political conflicts and unrest. These problems remain even though about a trillion baht has been collectively spent by many governments to address them. What have we missed or done wrong?
Customs not up to speed on supercar scam
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/09/2017
» Bangkok shouldn't be an ideal city for high-powered supercars. Given the city's notorious traffic congestion, it is hard to imagine how people can maximise their supercars' engine capacity by driving them at high speed. Yet, luxury cars are still one of the key items possessed by millionaires here.
New property tax bill offers chance to narrow income gap
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/07/2017
» What level of wealth should make homeowners liable to the new tax structure? This is a question that members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) committee vetting a bill on the new land and building tax has been debating.
Reform, reform, reform: 3 gates to growth
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/08/2017
» Thailand's economic growth has been bogged down in the past decade by political instability. Since the 2014 coup, the military government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has managed to stabilise the political climate. But uncertainty prevails when it comes to the country's political future.
Unsustainable welfare a time bomb
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/06/2017
» I don't believe any government would be insane enough to revoke the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme, also known as the "gold card", or cut the benefits it provides to about 49 million Thais, let alone propose a co-payment scheme as feared by health advocates. Such acts would effectively translate as political suicide.