Global debt trap fears grow as 2026 seen as key warning year
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
With interest bills climbing and refinancing deadlines looming, governments may find themselves squeezed between spending promises and bond-market reality.
Why Thai Leaders Rarely Resign After Disasters: Lessons from Global Practices
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Global leaders, from Naoto Kan to Victor Ponta, have resigned after disasters as a sign of accountability. In contrast, Thailand’s political system often shields leaders from such pressure, even in the face of major crises like the southern floods.
Governments that raced to the rescue as the coronavirus hit their economies now face the dilemma of whether to extend their massive bailouts of businesses and labor markets.