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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 21/05/2012
» 203 Thai projects worth 30 billion baht get government go-ahead after easing of US economic sanctions against Burma.
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2012
» Thailand's 2012 English Speaking Year programme begins with former Prime Minister teaching class of eager Thai students.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2011
» Goal of 45 days for reopening factories & saving jobs of 400,000 workers in 1,300 factories once flood waters go down.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2011
» Floodwaters make it impossible to move goods to stores quickly. The Navy and Thai Airways being asked to help.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2011
» New govt workers with university degrees starting at 15,000 per month was the original plan, now it looks like almost everyone has to get a raise.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2011
» Will consumers pay for huge rice price subsidies, far above market prices? Will ignoring the market lead to a vicious cycle of government spending?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/08/2011
» No plans to lower prices at major companies. Global oil prices volatile with tendency to rise further. Oil only one factor among many.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/08/2011
» Rice price hike for Thai consumers to raise incomes for Thai farmers. Exports may not reach target when prices rise to $800 from $550.