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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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/07/2011
» Long-term central bank inflation policy ensures that people's purchasing power is not eroded and exports remain competitive.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2011
» US policy decisions may drive gold prices even higher.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2011
» Singapore and China use them. Is it time to be more creative in how foreign reserve holdings are invested?
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 26/09/2011
» The Bangkok of Thailand and Finance Ministry, a husband & wife who should keep their arguments private, Dr Puey Ungphakorn once reflected.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/10/2011
» 1.7% fall in growth, flood prevention investments financed with overseas borrowing, longer debt repayment periods for flood hit companies.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/11/2011
» Central bank rejects idea of swapping safe US T Bills for govt bonds in foreign exchange reserves. Better govt borrows locally at low long-term rates.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2011
» 1.14 trillion baht in govt debt from 1997 crisis to be erased immediately by shifting off balance sheet to Bank of Thailand.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/01/2012
» Politicians dump 1997 crisis debt on banking sector with tax on bank deposits (govt banks exempt) law made in cabinet, not parliament.