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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?
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.
Central bank: New revenue hunt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/02/2012
» 24 years still likely to pay off FIDF 1997 crisis debt recently shifted to Bank of Thailand in possibly unconstitutional bypassing of parliament by executive decree.
Investment: Flood prevention & high-speed trains
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/12/2011
» Former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij explains how Chinese sovereign wealth funds & improved use of Thai savings could make these a reality.
500,000 new cars on the road soon
Published on 14/09/2011
» First car buyer refunds will cost govt 30 billion paid for by taxing car industry. Lawsuits for those who game the system.
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.
Credit cards for farmers and more
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/05/2011
» In the run-up to Thailand's election, political parties are putting together competitive policy platforms to win the rural vote.
Is Pracha Wiwat a populist policy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/12/2010
» Today's article is a letter to the editor from Thailand's Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij answering critics of the government's Pracha Wiwat policy.
Government parties on top
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2010
» Coalition parties keep their seats in yesterday's by-elections on a bad day for the opposition.
Rising Thai baht: What can be done?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2010
» The possibility once again arises of Thai exporters becoming uncompetitive and losing business and income.