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Is it all the Bank of Thailand's fault?
Currently, the two most pressing economic issues in Thailand are the appreciation of the baht and the high level of household debt.While most people understand the negative effects of the rising baht on exports and tourism, few can visualise the adverse consequences of high household ...
New digital trading platform to be made part of national agenda
Rachada Dhnadirek, deputy government spokesperson, said the Cabinet has approved the setting up of a National Digital Trade Platform and has assigned the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) to work with related agencies and the Joint Standing Committee of Commerce, Industry and ...
The Nation Reporter
Cabinet approves steps towards "ease of doing business"
Among the key measures included in “Thailand Plus Package”, a new package drawn up to attract foreign investment, is the easing of procedure for foreign investors in applying for visa and work permit.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
Ending slavery with the right strategy
Thailand is often associated with culinary delights, sandy beaches, and beautiful temples, but it also has its share of human rights-related labour problems. Today, there continue to be a significant number of forced-labour victims in the country. According to the US State Department’s 2019 Trafficking ...
Panel to take charge of EEC Development Fund
The Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee (EECPC) plans to set up a management committee of the EEC Development Fund, which will monitor and make compensations to local communities affected by the mega project, in line with government policy.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter
P-Move vows to camp near Govt House
Members of a land rights advocacy group have vowed to camp near Government House until Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha steps in to resolve over 160 land disputes between villagers and the state.The People’s Movement for a Just Society, or P-Move, on Monday petitioned the prime ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Public Health Ministry braces for flood-related diseases
The Public Health Ministry is preparing for flood-related diseases as water starts to recede in many provinces.Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at Government House on Tuesday that his ministry is readying to tackle an outbreak of diseases after flood water ...
The Nation Reporter
The tragedy of suicide
Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide and nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is being marked today, September 10. Suicide is the second leading cause of ...
The Nation Reporter
Nectec launches website with AI database
The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) has launched a website that allows programme developers, startups and businesses to access an artificial intelligence (AI) research database and services to develop products linked with the technology.Keep reading ...
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk
VAT stays at 7% for another year
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana confirmed on Tuesday (September 10) that the Cabinet has agreed to maintain value added tax (VAT) at 7 per cent for another year and has vowed to keep a close eye on the economy.Keep reading ...
The Nation Reporter