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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.
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.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/10/2010
» The possibility once again arises of Thai exporters becoming uncompetitive and losing business and income.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.