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Too much rice in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» Real problem is overproduction & excess of rice pushing prices down. Labour wasted, used only sporadically in peak months. Poor farmers produce only 15 tonnes of rice per harvest, but are 82% of all rice-farming households.
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.
Why invest in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2011
» Investor confidence is essential to attract investment. Many investors have had second thoughts after recent policy changes.
Thai-Vietnam rice summit
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/09/2011
» Thai rice prices set to rise from $550 to $800 a tonne. Vietnam's exports skyrocketing. India's rice $150 cheaper after lifting rice export ban.
High risk, high return for state assets?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/09/2011
» Sovereign Wealth Fund limit, $10 billion from $190 bil in reserves best. Main reserves function is to manage exchange rate, keep baht, exports stable & competitive.
Dog meat: Humane end for stray dogs?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2011
» Stray dogs are dangerous for anyone walking on the street (rabies). Better to reduce the stray population by legalizing the dog meat trade?
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?
Rice policy: Big step backwards?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2011
» Big campaign promises in the rice sector may bring back old problems. The WTO and angry trade partners might even get involved too.
Thai-Vietnam rice price cooperation?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/08/2011
» World's two biggest rice exporters Thailand and Vietnam may "strengthen cooperation" on rice prices since Thai rice prices will no longer be set by supply and demand.
Thailand's spa and health industry
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2011
» Relaxation, detoxification, herbal medicine, beauty, massage, exports of cosmetics, soaps, skin care products, so many sides of a growing industry.