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Rice policy mainly benefits rich people
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2012
» Poor farmers get 5% of govt rice program money, merchants & millers get 63%.
Baht falls, bonds rise on growth concern
Published on 13/07/2012
» The baht dropped slightly this week despite a rally on Friday as concern that global growth is cooling clouded the outlook for Thai exports, which account for about two-thirds of the economy.
Anti-money laundering blacklist spells trouble
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2012
» With Thailand thrown on an international financial blacklist, difficulties sending money places, opening bank accounts & higher interest rates all likely.
Govt rice prices ignore global markets: Road to ruin?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2012
» Paying for rice far above world market prices, govt may be destroying Thailand's rice sector & handing leadership to India & Vietnam.
Thailand invests in Burma: Deep-sea port & industrial estate
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2012
» 203 Thai projects worth 30 billion baht get government go-ahead after easing of US economic sanctions against Burma.
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.
Rice industry corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/05/2012
» With dealings between millers, exporters & government invisible to public, rice industry corruption seems likely but also impossible to prove.
Labour day promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/05/2012
» At the big Labour Day gathering at Sanam Luang the PM and Deputy PM promised to fully implement the minimum wage policy and tackle the cost of living, but labour leaders asked for more.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.
End of central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2012
» Everyone wants a weak baht for cheap competitive exports, but there is a limit to what can be done point out central bank bank head & economists.