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Data silos stall growth

Thailand's ambition to become a data-and-technology-driven economy faces structural hurdles, says a senior researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

Govt plans to cut civil service

Govt plans to cut civil service

The government's proposal to encourage civil servants as young as 40 years old to leave the bureaucracy voluntarily could become one of the most ambitious efforts in years to reduce the size of the state workforce.

How to spend smarter

How to spend smarter

Given the government's strong base of support in parliament, approval of the fiscal 2027 budget bill proceeded smoothly during the first reading earlier this month.

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Analyst warns of signals of structural weakness

If a dual deficit persists for 3-5 years, referring to the fiscal balance and current account, it could weaken the forces underpinning Thailand's economic growth and reduce the economy's momentum, warns an economist from Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

Stimulus with strings attached

During the Bhumjaithai Party election campaign, party leader Anutin Charnvirakul coined a viral phrase upon becoming premier: "I will make my fellow citizens cry out, 'Enough, enough -- we're too rich. We can't handle it anymore!'"

Thousands of protesters take to streets demanding Thai prime minister’s resignation over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces protests and falling support after leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen

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An age-old dilemma

The government is under pressure after the cabinet approved a bill that allows foreigners to own land if they invest here, a policy that has been widely derided as "selling off" the country.

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Doubts linger over job situation

Doubts linger over job situation

The government's planning unit, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), reported on May 23 Thailand's unemployment rate dropped in the first quarter to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, boosted by higher employment in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, as the economy gradually recovers.

TDRI warning over living cost measures

TDRI warning over living cost measures

A researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) says he supports some of the measures announced by the government on Tuesday to ease living costs, but notes that some could affect the social security system in the long run.

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