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Populist policies: Yingluck's worse than Thaksin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» First generation populist policies (universal healthcare, OTOP) better than second generation policies (rice pledging scheme, first car rebate).
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?
The Banpu coal story
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/10/2012
» How the youngest son of Thailand's largest sugar company created one of Asia's largest coal companies.
Police: Many arrested, few go to jail
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/08/2012
» Sloppy evidence gathering by police & political interference mean many criminals stay out of jail where they should be.
Where is Thailand's economy going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/07/2012
» From rice purchases to minimum wages to government handouts, clear long-term plans for the future being replaced by short-term election promises.
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.
How to get into best universities?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/05/2012
» Entry into most famous universities increasingly difficult as they require their own special admissions tests.
Future of Thai medicine: Siriraj charts course
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2012
» New private hospital deals with issues of the future: Asean free flow of labour from 2015, paying for free healthcare, overcrowding, advanced medical education.
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.
Constitution: Axe courts & watchdog orgs?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/02/2012
» Close Thaksin associate floats idea of eliminating Constitution Court & Administrative Court set up by 1997 People's Constitution.