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Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2013
» As baht rose to 29.70 to US dollar at start of year, what action Bank of Thailand should take subject of fierce debate.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/12/2012
» Poor borrowers forced to sign blank contracts so loan sharks can increase size of loan & interest rate to as high as 1,095% per year (3% per day).
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/08/2012
» Bank of Thailand's inflation-targeting policy has worked well for over 10 years but some say it is time to change.
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 03/02/2012
» Retired UK couple set up organisation to save soi dogs from having too many pups ... and also to save them from Vietnamese dinner tables.
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 16/11/2011
» Marooned on the couch with bowl of dogfood, floating over the sea of floodwaters in a plastic basin, these poor hungry dogs are the lucky ones, alive & ready to be rescued.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/07/2011
» Will better wages and benefits for labour really lead to lost export competitiveness, bankruptcy and a flood of cheap immigrant labour?
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.