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Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
End inflation-targeting and grow faster?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/08/2012
» Bank of Thailand's inflation-targeting policy has worked well for over 10 years but some say it is time to change.
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.
Countdown to minimum wage hike
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/03/2012
» Such a huge jump in the minimum wage has never happened before & many are worried what will happen.
No to creative flood recovery financing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2011
» Central bank rejects idea of swapping safe US T Bills for govt bonds in foreign exchange reserves. Better govt borrows locally at low long-term rates.
Inflation risk rising
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/08/2011
» With the Thai economy running near full capacity, a sharp rise in wages and government spending may simply be inflated away, providing little benefit.
Fuel subsidies, low energy efficiency
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2011
» With diesel fuel subsidized at 18% below market prices, food export revenues are guzzled up by oil imports.