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Rising baht: Dollar borrowing by Thai banks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/05/2013
» Interest rates lower in other countries, so Thai banks borrow there in dollars causing baht to rise in value making Thai exports less competitive.
Heated Policy Debate: Lower interest rates or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/02/2013
» Are high interest rates drawing short-term money into Thailand, making baht strong & export markets less competitive? Will lower interest rates lead to lending boom, asset bubble & financial collapse?
Central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/08/2012
» Elected govts push for short-term growth to impress voters, but central banks have long-term responsibilities for economic stability.
Outgoing THAI chief on corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2012
» Piyasvasti says plane purchase was so bad that planes could not fly because fuel cost greater than money made on flights.
Floods: Recovery & Govt Borrowing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/11/2011
» World Bank: Thailand in good financial position to pay for flood recovery. Govt debt at 40.2% of GDP, well within 60% legal debt ceiling.
Fuel subsidies, low energy efficiency
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2011
» With diesel fuel subsidized at 18% below market prices, food export revenues are guzzled up by oil imports.