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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.
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.
Flood campaign
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/06/2011
» Both major prime ministerial candidates rushed to flood-ravaged Nan yesterday, showing sympathy for the victims and an interest in their votes.
Thai ship and crew seized
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/12/2010
» Pirates seized a Thai cargo vessel in the Indian Ocean on Saturday, taking 27 Thai crew members hostage and creating a big challenge for the Royal Thai Navy.
Nine-point reform plan for political, economic and social change
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2010
» Nine high-level goals and ideals to further national harmony and increase communication and transparency.
Drug War 2
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/12/2010
» Human rights activists worry that the government’s new campaign against drugs will result in a heavy death toll as happened during Prime Minister’s Thaksin Shinawatra’s administration.
Heavy industry relocation to Burma?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2010
» With industrial projects suspended at Map Ta Phut recently, the city of Dawei in Burma near Southern Thailand is looking more attractive for heavy industry projects.
Sugar industry reform
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2010
» The vote-winning subsidies of one politician eventually have to paid back by the politicians and taxpayers that come afterwards. Consumers are also impacted by higher prices.
One relief package approved, another needed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/11/2010
» The massive flood relief packaged approved by the government doesn't take into account the storm damage now occurring in the South.
Calculating the bill
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/10/2010
» The compensation bill to the government for helping those affected by the floods is expected to be very high.