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Rice scheme mostly helps rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2011
» Poor stuck buying more expensive rice. Rice exporters, millers, warehousers, richer farmers, the cronies of politicians, the ones who will really benefit.
Cheaper homes for the rich
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/09/2011
» Surprising, but true. Expensive new homes benefit from govt scheme, not cheap 2nd-hand homes for middle class and poor.
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?
Thaksin gets his visa
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/08/2011
» The change in government here in Thailand is making travel easier for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. He now has a visa to go to Japan.
Government returns to rice trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/07/2011
» Will active government buying, storing, selling rice, using it as collateral for state bank loans, avoid the corruption of the past?
Government budget makeover
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2011
» To meet campaign promises spending will rise to 60 billion baht and corporate income taxes fall to 20% from 30%.
Changes likely for Wichean and Tharit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/07/2011
» New governments often lead to changes in sensitive positions. In this case, the national police chief and the head of the DSI won't be surprised if they are replaced.
Celebrity election failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2011
» Celebrity means little in politics. Celebrities-turned-politicians relying on name rather than experience failed dismally.
OK, but not so special
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/07/2011
» Big campaign rallies are carefully planned performances, so the Bangkok sent two reviewers to critique yesterday's Democrat and Phue Thai final rallies.
Huge rallies to end campaign
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2011
» Both major parties are planning huge rallies in Bangkok to wind up their general election campaigns.