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Forbes business magazine comes to Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/06/2013
» Asean Economic Community (AEC) nears, Thai edition of Forbes to focus on business across ASEAN region as "new supply chain within Asean emerges."
Rising baht: Dollar borrowing by Thai banks
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.
Government control over central bank?
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?
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.
Deposit insurance money to pay off 1997 crisis debt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/02/2012
» Deposit insurance contributions to fall from 28 billion to 700 million baht per year to pay off FIDF 1997 crisis debt. Deposit protection falling from 50 to 1 million baht by August.
Central bank: New revenue hunt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2012
» 24 years still likely to pay off FIDF 1997 crisis debt recently shifted to Bank of Thailand in possibly unconstitutional bypassing of parliament by executive decree.
Perfect storm ahead?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/07/2011
» Government-enforced wage increases could wipe out export industries, reduce national income and stoke the flames of inflation.
SEC chairman resigns over conflict of interest
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/06/2011
» Outcry over appropriateness of top securities regulator taking personal role in stakeholder dispute within listed company.
Bank of Thailand aims for higher investment returns
Published on 23/05/2011
» Higher return (but higher risk) for foreign currency reserves accumulated as part of exchange rate management.
Oil subsidies: Road to "financial chaos" ?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/05/2011
» Soaring oil prices won't change gas guzzling habits if government pays for it. Crippling public debt like Greece's may result.