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Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/12/2011
» Floods & slow global economy led to shrinking Thai economy in last 3 months of 2011. Exports in November fell by 12.4%, the worst in 2 years.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/02/2012
» Thai Airways will lose money this year like many other airlines, only the 2nd time in its 51-year history. Airlines are rarely very profitable businesses.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/11/2012
» As US & EU try to stimulate economies out of economic downturn, Asian export sectors that drive economic growth begin to be hit.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/12/2010
» The problems currently plaguing the world economy and what emerging market countries such as Thailand can do about it are outlined by the head of Thailand's SEC.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/03/2012
» Floods & global economic slowdown push exports down (to EU -23.6%, to Japan -10.7%, to US -3.8%).
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/10/2011
» Floods hit Ayutthaya with 7% of Thailand's economy & 15% of manufacturing output. Floods in Bangkok could add 50 billion baht of damage or more.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2012
» Economist Tientip Subhanij provides background on Thailand's lingering 1997 crisis debt, not thought about much until recently.
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 13/09/2013
» Bangkok flood tunnel contract signed, growth in G20 countries accelerates & export growth strategy must go, says UN report.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/08/2012
» Govt rice policy has improved livelihoods this year but prices far above market & losses likely if bet on rising prices lost, warehouses full plus rice quality issues.