Bangkok Post
Academic concerned about vocational teaching change
An education specialist has called on the Office of Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) not to lose focus as the agency prepares to introduce academic titles for lecturers. Keep reading ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Farm prices increase for first time in 22 months
The farm price index rose for the first time in 22 months in February, largely because of an increase in paddy price and a smaller decline in rubber prices, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). Keep reading ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Post-poll policy: Dynamic continuity
Speculation is rife about imminent changes in Thailand’s diplomatic direction after five years of military-ruled guidance. Political pundits and campaigners ahead of the polls last week also sent out strong signals that they expect a new cabinet in Government House with new policies. One of ...
Kavi Chongkittavorn
Airport rail deal talks put on hold
A consortium led by Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) has asked to put off Thursday’s talks with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) over a high-speed rail project linking three major airports. The talks are likely to begin next Thursday. Keep reading ...
Thodsapol Hongtong
Plan to construct own trains in Northeast gathers steam
The Transport Ministry is planning to set up train assembly plants in the Northeast to east Thailand’s heavy dependence on train imports in a move to slash government spending on new rolling stock 10-fold.Keep reading ...
Thodsapol Hongtong
Invest in Thai youth for the future
Thailand has made remarkable progress in social and economic development over the past few decades. But it still faces several challenges in ensuring that development gains are equally shared by all. In less than 30 years, the percentage of people living under the poverty line ...
Economist mulls murky EEC future
The new post-election government could lead to more Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) investment but could also result in the cancellation of some key projects, says an economist.“Government investment so far has been really disappointing in the EEC,” said Burin Adulwattana, chief economist at Bangkok Bank. ...
Departments trade data
The Revenue Department has linked its information with the Legal Execution Department to better chase down the tax liabilities of people who went bankrupt. Cooperating with the Legal Execution Department via this technology allows the Revenue Department to get real-time information, which could help it ...
Wichit Chantanusornsiri
Post-election clarity lures foreigners
Foreign funds are projected to return to Thailand’s stock market after the election brings more clarity to domestic politics, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP). Keep reading ...
Nuntawun Polkuamdee
As digital financial services grow, DeeMoney leads the way
Digital transactions in Thailand are rising significantly, data from the Bank of Thailand shows. Mobile and internet payments were up 83 percent in 2018 from 2016, while fund transfers through traditional channels – branches and ATMs – sank.Keep reading ...
