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Senators seen as PM puppets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2019
» At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime's rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
How awful was rice pledging, really?
Business, Published on 25/08/2017
» The verdict from the Supreme Court is out today on whether former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is guilty for her handling of the contentious rice-pledging scheme, one that officials say cost taxpayers more than 500 billion baht.
Hide the government debt? (like Greece)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2012
» Heed central bank & international financial markets warns outgoing Finance Minister Thirachai (former central banker & securities regulator).
Tony Blair teaches English to Thais
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thailand's 2012 English Speaking Year programme begins with former Prime Minister teaching class of eager Thai students.
Govt debt to disappear
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» 1.14 trillion baht in govt debt from 1997 crisis to be erased immediately by shifting off balance sheet to Bank of Thailand.
Floods: World Bank on damage & recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/11/2011
» 660 billion baht in property loss & 700 billion in lost opportunities. Flood impact "not all negative as it would spur spending."
Economic cost of flooding
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/10/2011
» 1.7% fall in growth, flood prevention investments financed with overseas borrowing, longer debt repayment periods for flood hit companies.
Heads to roll at Channel 11?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2011
» Politically motivated removal of staff at media outlets may be unconstitutional. The public interest more important than personal interest of politicians?
Big changes in taxes possible
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/10/2011
» 150,000 to 250,000 baht change in untaxed income. Of 9 million taxpayers only 18,000 in highest 37% bracket.
A bittersweet relationship
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.