Over the past two decades, Thailand has pursued an ambitious development policy, which has lifted millions out of poverty and improved the overall standard of living. But how much do we really understand about the consequences of development on the well-being of Thai households? A study by TDRI, led by Ammar Siamwalla and Nipon Paopongsakorn […]
Distinguished Fellow
Thailand Development Research Institute
APINYA WIPATAYOTIN Political interference in water management to support the rice-pledging scheme and poor dam management are to blame for the current water crisis, an expert at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) says. Nipon Poapongsakorn, a TDRI distinguished fellow, said the current water shortage has its origin in the mega-flood that hit the […]
PRADIT RUANGDIT Graft bigger problem than debts, forum told A 20% cut in the paddy pledging ceiling price is expected to help the government cut losses but it is unlikely to rein in corruption weighing on the scheme, a rice expert says. Nipon Poapongsakorn, distinguished fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), said the […]
Exports have been Thailand’s important growth engine for many decades. A number of Thailand’s export destinations have shown increasing interest in and support for low-carbon products. Failure to meet global demand for low-carbon products risks Thailand’s competitiveness in international trade. The options are clear: either adapt to the low-carbon market by reducing the amount of […]
“Water is life.” Not only is water vital for animals and plants alike, it is also an important resource for the economy – ranging from agriculture, industry to service sectors as well as public utilities. Water is inextricably tied to people’s lives as well as to economic growth. The eastern region in Thailand is critical […]
Chiang Mai has repeatedly been named the world’s most air-polluted city this year. Not exactly a title to be envious about. The city was hit hard by PM2.5 ultra-fine dust on March 31. IQair.com, an air quality reporting website, reported Chiang Mai had an air quality index of 320 with an ultra-fine PM2.5 dust level […]
The planned mega merger between Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation has caused a stir given its far-reaching impacts, not only on investment but also on consumers and other businesses that depend on telecommunication services like fintech suppliers, computer and mobile phone wholesalers as well as retailers. This article focuses in particular on […]
