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Spectrum, Published on 31/07/2016
» With one week to go before the historic referendum decision, voters are expressing an uneasy acceptance of the controversial charter which opens the way for the ruling military government to remain in power for another five years.
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2012
» With flood recovery looming & tax reductions galore (corporate, first car, first home...) govt frantically searching for ways to pay for it all.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/10/2011
» 70% complete with 4 years of planning, the privatisation of SET & integration into global markets faces a sudden end.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2011
» Real problem is overproduction & excess of rice pushing prices down. Labour wasted, used only sporadically in peak months. Poor farmers produce only 15 tonnes of rice per harvest, but are 82% of all rice-farming households.
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.
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.
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.