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Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010
» The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.
Khunying Potjaman gets her money back
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/10/2010
» Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra was never able to develop this land in the Ratchadaphisek area, but she did earn a nice little profit nevertheless.
Measures to curb baht appreciation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2010
» The value of the baht is rising and by making Thai exports more expensive overseas, threaten small and medium Thai exporters.
How industries gain and lose in the short-run with rising Thai baht
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/10/2010
» Like a gigantic tsunami wave crossing the Pacific Ocean, US dollar depreciation is causing currency appreciation in Asian currencies. A major global currency realignment is underway.
Wave of investment money likely heading towards Asia and Thailand from US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/10/2010
» The US is deeply mired in a sluggish economy with high levels of unemployment. US policy to get its economy moving again may affect Asia.
Baht appreciation: What can be done?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2010
» Economist Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput takes a thorough look at what can be done about the rising value of the Thai baht which threatens Thailand's export competitiveness.
Digging out from under Thailand's 1997 Crisis debt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2010
» Thailand has long recovered from the 1997 crisis, but the debt, held by the FIDF under the central bank, remains and puts a drag on Thailand's development.
Who will payoff 1997 crisis debt?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/12/2010
» Loan defaults mushroomed in 1997 and the government has to pay it all back now, but the central bank objects that monetary policy is its rightful job.
Rate increase to limit inflation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/01/2011
» Rising raw materials prices and minimum wages are pushing up costs, but price controls and interest rate increases will help limit rising prices.
1997 crisis debt to be repaid over 20-30 years
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/01/2011
» The principal of the 1.14-trillion-baht debt from the 1997 crisis bail outs will start to be paid down under a new plan.