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To strengthen exports, currency market intervention: KBank
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2017
» With exports 75% of Thai economy, controlling baht to remain competitive on international export & tourism markets very important for Thailand, so Bank of Thailand intervened.
Ekamai bus station move: Public left out of decision again
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2017
» People don't even know what is happening, much less asked what they think or prefer. Lack of any public participation in govt decisions that affect public, once again.
LPG price control & subsidies to end after 30 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2017
» Three decades old LPG price control & govt subsidy to end August 1. Current low LPG price means will not hurt poor.
Channel 3 strategy: Online on-demand for young viewers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/06/2017
» Leading broadcaster Channel 3 reorients strategy to video over internet & phones (OTT), the technology needed to gain young viewers.
Baht strengthening: The winners & the losers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/06/2017
» With baht appreciation over the last year, revenue & expenses in dollars or baht is key factor for Thai businesses winning or losing from appreciation.
New law sparks fears over drug price hikes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/05/2017
» New law allows govt hospitals & clinics to make their own deals. Threat to GPO which supplies low cost drugs to Thailand's universal healthcare program.
Sugar cane: Farmers profit from high output, high prices
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/04/2017
» With higher returns, sugar industry to make changes to satisfy rival Brazil, challenging Thai subsidies at the WTO.
Star Cruises: Laem Chabang port for Gulf of Thailand cruises
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2017
» Cruising from Koh Samui to Koh Kong & Sihanoukville in Cambodia, the Gulf of Thailand by cruise ship is a new pleasurable way to tour Thailand & also a new dimension to Thailand's tourism industry.
Ageing & the economy: Act now says former central bank chief
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/03/2017
» From labour shortages to retirement savings to school closures, now is the time to start planning for a Thailand with many older people and fewer young people which is coming soon.
US rate rise expected, Thai outflows surge, baht weakens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» Strong baht appreciating 2-3% this year weakens a little, good news for Thai exports & tourism industry.