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Government control over central bank?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2013
» Will long-term inflation control goals of central bank bow to govt belief that cutting rates will help weaken baht & exports?
Land and building tax: 90% of properties exempt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/10/2010
» Residences and land for personal farming will be exempted. Landholders who sit on land for long-term capital gains without developing will be penalised.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.
Is Pracha Wiwat a populist policy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/12/2010
» Today's article is a letter to the editor from Thailand's Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij answering critics of the government's Pracha Wiwat policy.
Virabongsa as central bank chairman: Conflict ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/05/2012
» Appointment of economist pushing for big changes (monetary policy, foreign reserves, sovereign wealth fund) may lead to conflicts.
Isan Murals
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2010
» The title of the new book "The Democratic, Erotic, Moral, and Fun-Loving murals of Isan" says it all. Historian Chris Baker reviews this new book.
Public-private partnership law and corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2010
» Corrupt politicians soon dreamed up ways to circumvent the original public-private partnership (PPP) law of 1992. Can a new rewrite of the law close all the loopholes in the law used for corruption?
Sovereign Wealth Fund for Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2011
» Singapore and China use them. Is it time to be more creative in how foreign reserve holdings are invested?
Abhisit to defend actions in court
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2012
» Acceptance of amnesty & reconciliation law said to be goal of hitting Abhisit with murder case.
SEC chairman resigns over conflict of interest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2011
» Outcry over appropriateness of top securities regulator taking personal role in stakeholder dispute within listed company.