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Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2013
» A major cabinet shake-up could come within days as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seems likely to follow her older brother's advice to bring in fresh faces to restore the government's popularity.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2013
» Low estimate didn't include market value of unsold rice in storage. Rice is perishable & falls in value so market value is real value (mark-to-market).
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/06/2013
» Baht weakening (& improvement for exporters) after foreign investment money pulled out of Thailand & sent back to US with US credit rating improvement.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Short-term investment money flowing into Thai stock & bond markets from US, EU & Japan QE monetary policy causing strong baht, hurting export sector.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» Interest rates lower in other countries, so Thai banks borrow there in dollars causing baht to rise in value making Thai exports less competitive.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2013
» Borrowing in one lump sum for next 50 years without public participation, transparency or oversight? This provides big corruption opportunity, say critics.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/03/2013
» Hot money inflows from foreign investors have created bubbles in stock & bond markets. Bubble burst by end of the year a real risk, says Virabongsa Ramangkura.
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?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/02/2013
» The land along Ngam Wong Wan Road may be too valuable to continue housing three of Bangkok's major prisons.