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Scam bases drawn to economic zones
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Chiang Mai: Economic zones in the East have the potential to be a hub for money laundering, says a study from a Chiang Mai University academic who found ease-of-doing-business rules, introduced to attract foreign investment, could turn into a legal loophole.
Karun's son may run under Pheu Thai
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party yesterday introduced Phumipat Hosakul, son of veteran politician Karun Hosakul, as a potential candidate to contest the general election in Bangkok's Constituency 10.
Kirins hit a new low with Buriram rout
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 24/11/2025
» Buriram United were ruthless in handing arch-rivals Muang Thong United a 5-0 rout that extended the Kirins' winless run in Thai League 1 to a club-record nine games on Saturday night.
BoT hot on 'grey' money trail
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is asking banks to report suspicious transactions relating to grey money to it directly, as the bank expands its role in monitoring illegal activities.
Thailand's unfinished 'Lodi' journey
News, Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Published on 24/11/2025
» It all began with a song. "Lodi", written by John Fogerty and sung by Creedence Clearwater Revival, tells of a musician stranded in a small town -- out of luck but not out of hope. "Oh Lord," he sings, "stuck in Lodi again".
Solidarity first
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/11/2025
» Re: "Asean regains footing despite setbacks", (Opinion, Nov 21).
Rising heat needs urgent response
Oped, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Published on 24/11/2025
» 2024 was the hottest on record globally. In Asia and the Pacific, Bangladesh was the worst-hit country, with about 33 million people affected by lower crop yields that destabilised food systems, along with extensive school closures and many cases of heatstroke and related diseases. Children, the elderly and low-wage earners in poor and densely populated urban areas suffered the most, as they generally had less access to cooling systems or to water supplies and adequate healthcare. India, too, was badly affected, with around 700 heat-related deaths mostly in informal settlements.
Grasping the VAT nettle
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/11/2025
» The proposal to raise value-added tax from 7% to 8.5% in 2028, and to 10% in 2030, by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas is a display of political courage rarely seen in a political landscape where politicians are quick to spend money in the name of "economic stimulus" but stay mum when asked how to finance the schemes.
Babymonster to perform in Bangkok in December
Life, Published on 24/11/2025
» To celebrate the end of the year with their fan club Monstiez, K-pop sensation Babymonster will hold "Love Monsters Asia Fan Concert In Bangkok" on Dec 27 and 28 at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani.
Indie band TV Girl to play Sam Yan
Life, Published on 24/11/2025
» TV Girl, an American indie pop band, will give their Bangkok debut concert "TV Girl Perform Their Hits Live" at the Samyan Mitrtown Hall of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road, on Dec 1 at 8pm.