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Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
Kittirat gets a powerful defender
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/08/2012
» His "white lies" admission has drawn heavy criticism, but PM Yingluck yesterday defended Finance Minister and Deputy PM Kittirat Na-Ranong, saying he had good intentions.
Four Seasons controversy continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/02/2012
» The PM’s Four Seasons Hotel meeting continues to make news as the ombudsman wants an explanation and a Phue Thai MP is denied entry to the floor where the meeting took place.
New tax on bank deposits
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/02/2012
» Bank deposit tax hike from 0.4% to 0.47% (0.01% for deposit insurance, 0.46% for lingering 1997 crisis debt). Same tax for state & commercial banks now.
Gas price hike sparks protest (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/01/2012
» Transport firms have begun to carry out their threat to block national highways with up to 20,000 vehicles.
Govt debt to disappear
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» 1.14 trillion baht in govt debt from 1997 crisis to be erased immediately by shifting off balance sheet to Bank of Thailand.
Everybody's going to get a raise
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.
Higher inflation acceptable
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.