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  • OPINION

    Time to ease Thai bond market rules

    Oped, Published on 14/02/2024

    » The Thai bond market, with massive valuations surpassing 16.7 trillion baht as of the end of the third quarter of 2023 and continuous prospective growth, is a crucial mechanism in the capital market and the Thai economy. Net market value could rise by over 386 million baht per year if legal restrictions on bond trading are unlocked.

  • OPINION

    A tale of liquidity and (too much) debt

    Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/10/2023

    » Before starting the article, I want to convey a message to the government. The message is "Nothing is free; everything has to be paid for". Acting like Santa Claus is nice, but the government should be aware that every handout gift comes with a price tag.

  • OPINION

    Fiscal future in govt hands

    News, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2020

    » As the coronavirus pandemic soars unabated, the Thai economy is expected to suffer its biggest contraction in 23 years.

  • OPINION

    Put Thais before THAI

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 20/06/2020

    » I fully agree with Chartchai Parasuk in his June 18 article that "Thai Airways will require 100 billion baht to make up for past and future losses. Without an initial cash bailout, it is almost pointless to discuss business restructuring.

  • OPINION

    Thai-style diplomacy?

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/01/2022

    » Re: "Can Europe avert a war between US and China?," (Opinion, Jan 6). The article illustrates the enormous opportunities calling for Thailand to play a decisive role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

  • OPINION

    Financial crisis looms over Thailand

    Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 25/01/2024

    » The definition of an "economic crisis" is much debated in Thailand. This is because one of the requirements for enacting the emergency fiscal borrowing decree is that the economy must be in crisis.

  • OPINION

    And we're off again

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/12/2023

    » Re: "Festival wins Unesco recognition", (BP, Dec 2).

  • OPINION

    Puey Ungphakorn's honourable but unfulfilled dream

    News, Somchai Jitsuchon, Published on 20/04/2016

    » 2016 marks the 100th year since the birth of Puey Ungphakorn, top economist and former Bank of Thailand governor. A number of commemorative events were already held, and many more are planned to celebrate this important anniversary in the eyes of many Thais who admire him. But if you ask, you might get different answers as to why he is so hugely admired. He is remembered by some as the founding father of the modern Thai economy; by others as a member of Seri Thai which fought to maintain Thailand's independence during World War II; and yet also as Thammasat University's rector during the troubled time of October 1976, when he had to flee Thailand to live and die in foreign country.

  • OPINION

    Arkhom risks facing a losing battle

    Oped, Published on 08/10/2020

    » After a month of waiting, Thailand now has a new finance minister -- Arkhom Termpittayapaisith. Thais and the business community have high hopes for the new minister's ability to help stimulate the sagging economy and steer the country's economy out of the Covid-19 crisis.

  • OPINION

    Is it all the Bank of Thailand's fault?

    News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 12/09/2019

    » Currently, the two most pressing economic issues in Thailand are the appreciation of the baht and the high level of household debt.

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