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Democrats set course for losing fight
Published on 18/09/2013
» The Democrat Party promises a tough onslaught on Thursday when the House resumes debate on the government's two trillion baht borrowing bill - but they lack the numbers to really make any difference.
Abhisit fights removal from teaching post
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2013
» Abhisit vows to fight the defence minister’s order retroactively cancelling his appointment as a military academy lecturer, calling it a form of malpractice carried out with ulterior motives.
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.
Hunt for cash: Post-flood govt borrowing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2012
» With flood recovery looming & tax reductions galore (corporate, first car, first home...) govt frantically searching for ways to pay for it all.
High risk, high return for state assets?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/09/2011
» Sovereign Wealth Fund limit, $10 billion from $190 bil in reserves best. Main reserves function is to manage exchange rate, keep baht, exports stable & competitive.
Government budget makeover
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2011
» To meet campaign promises spending will rise to 60 billion baht and corporate income taxes fall to 20% from 30%.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Wave of investment money likely heading towards Asia and Thailand from US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2010
» The US is deeply mired in a sluggish economy with high levels of unemployment. US policy to get its economy moving again may affect Asia.