Leading THE WAY A cautionary tax-evasion tale PRICE WATER HOUSE COPERS Franklin D. Roosevelt once remarked that “taxes are, after all, the dues we pay for the privileges of membership of an organised society”. It is, however, a universal truth that no one likes paying tax and most taxpay... Read more.
In Media THAI RATH EDITORIAL: The Somchai administration faces another crucial test today, when parliament begins its three-day debate on government policy. The debate, which involves members of both Houses, is an important democratic exercise. Through the debate the Thai public will learn how taxpa... Read more.
How billions will flow into private hands M.R. PRIDIYATHORN DEVAKULA Today, I would like to raise the issue of a huge financial loss on a particular programme implemented by the previous cabinet which must in the end be paid for by taxpayers’ money. Worse is the fact that the current cabinet i... Read more.
COMMENTARY Paulson’s proposal is unacceptable PAUL KRUGMAN Some sceptics are calling Henry Paulson’s $700 billion rescue plan for the US financial system “cash for trash”. Others are calling the proposed legislation the Authorisation for Use of Financial Force, after the Auth... Read more.
COMMENTARY Paulson’s proposal is unacceptable PAUL KRUGMAN Some sceptics are calling Henry Paulson’s $700 billion rescue plan for the US financial system “cash for trash”. Others are calling the proposed legislation the Authorisation for Use of Financial Force, after the Auth... Read more.
Psyched out over signs By The Nation Maverick politician leaps on soap box over ‘cheating’ opponent AND HIS ADS Colourful Chuwit Kamolvisit is seeing red over opponent Apirak Kosayodhin and he wants him struck of the ballot for capital governor. Chuwit, the former massage-parlour tycoon,... Read more.
PostBag No to referendum Why should taxpayers have to shoulder the cost of holding a national referendum to justify the prime minister’s survival in office? Recalling a holder of public office whose integrity is lacking and tainted beyond acceptance by a standard set for people in high office,... Read more.
