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Ombudsman's ruling brings own credibiity into question
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 04/10/2013
» The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared Finance Minister Kittirat Na-Ranong of any ethical misconduct over his "white lie" because, it says, he had not caused any damage to the private sector.
Locals oppose Sadao blockade
Published on 07/09/2013
» SONGKHLA - Local residents in Sadao district are unhappy with the threat by protesting rubber farmers to block the border checkpoint with Malaysia to press the government for higher prices.
SET index dives 50.55 points
Published on 22/03/2013
» Thai stocks plunged 3.3% on Friday, their biggest one-day decline since October 2011, on investor concern that regulators may increase margin requirements for trading to curb speculation.
Govt rice prices ignore global markets: Road to ruin?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/05/2012
» Paying for rice far above world market prices, govt may be destroying Thailand's rice sector & handing leadership to India & Vietnam.
Thailand invests in Burma: Deep-sea port & industrial estate
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.
Rice industry corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/05/2012
» With dealings between millers, exporters & government invisible to public, rice industry corruption seems likely but also impossible to prove.
Labour day promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/05/2012
» At the big Labour Day gathering at Sanam Luang the PM and Deputy PM promised to fully implement the minimum wage policy and tackle the cost of living, but labour leaders asked for more.
World rice supply soars, prices to fall?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/01/2012
» Increased rice production by India & rice importing countries pose danger for Thai world rice market leadership.
Japan investor post-flood wish list
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2011
» Japanese business suggestions for improvement include more accurate information. Floods biggest disruption in manufacturing ever.
Rice policy: Govt spending black hole?
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?