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Tariffs ‘can’t stop China’, says Malaysia’s Mahathir
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/05/2025
» Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamed believes US tariffs are part of a wider attempt by America to weaken China but says it is unlikely to succeed.
Australians vote in election swayed by inflation, Trump
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» SYDNEY — Millions of Australians voted Saturday in a bitterly contested general election, following a campaign shaped by living costs, climate anxiety and United States President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trump's next 100 days: Now comes the hard part
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump spent his first 100 days issuing a blitz of executive orders to deliver rapidly on campaign pledges, drastically downsize the government and reshape America's role on the global stage.
'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.
Tiered tax system on cigarettes under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» Academics have criticised the tiered tax system currently applied to cigarettes, and called on the government to restructure it to a single excise tax rate as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hoteliers take a chance with price fluctuation
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 03/05/2025
» Room rates surged during the recent tourism high season, sparking criticism among some travellers who viewed Thai hotels as being more expensive than those in neighbouring countries.
Tourism surveys Chinese market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/05/2025
» While the government is hoping tourism can drive the economy during its "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025" campaign, the industry has been hit by several setbacks, resulting in slower growth since the pandemic.
Empowering the Silver Age workforce
Business, Published on 03/05/2025
» The Silver Age workforce -- individuals aged 55 or over -- plays a crucial role in Thailand's labour market, with roughly 13 million people in this demographic, representing around 20% of the total workforce.
'Devastated' Prince Harry says no UK return but seeks reconciliation
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» LONDON - Prince Harry said Friday he wanted to reconcile with Britain's royal family, but was "devastated" at losing a court battle over his security that meant he felt unable to return to the country with his family.