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IMF warns govt to stop rice scheme
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/11/2013
» US$4.46 billion plus in subsidies for rice growers weakening confidence in Thailand's finances, says IMF.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Amnesty bills: Haunted by ghost of Thaksin?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/08/2013
» Six amnesty bills this time. 25 in 81 years of Thai democracy. Who gets amnesty in each version?
(Updated) Big changes coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2013
» A major cabinet shake-up could come within days as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seems likely to follow her older brother's advice to bring in fresh faces to restore the government's popularity.
“No, Thaksin did not sneak into Thailand”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2013
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not returned to Thailand, despite photos posted on his Instagram account appearing to place him in Bangkok, Pheu Thai deputy spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said.
Populist policies: Yingluck's worse than Thaksin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» First generation populist policies (universal healthcare, OTOP) better than second generation policies (rice pledging scheme, first car rebate).
High-speed rail: Big money project for the rich?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Big spending for high-speed rail questioned by Thaksin's former Finance Ministers. More capacity for existing rail cargo & passenger makes more sense.
Court to police: Excessive force unacceptable
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/01/2013
» Highest administrative court sends clear message to police who broke up oil pipeline protest in Hat Yai in 2002 before Thaksin mobile cabinet meeting.
Thaksin as economic problem solver
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/01/2013
» 67.9% think economic problem solving is proper role for Thaksin (such as inviting foreign investors to country), only 32.1% say political problem solving to reduce conflict is proper role.
Word choice puts Abhisit on the defensive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/12/2012
» Opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is under fire after calling on voters to "derail" the planned charter-amendment referendum.