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Government brings trouble on itself
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 21/06/2013
» Resentful farmers angered by the cutback in the rice pledging price have threatened to protest in various parts of the country, putting the government in the hot seat with the possibility it may have to backtrack to appease its major voter base.
Populist policies: Yingluck's worse than Thaksin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» First generation populist policies (universal healthcare, OTOP) better than second generation policies (rice pledging scheme, first car rebate).
Rice policy mainly benefits rich people
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/08/2012
» Poor farmers get 5% of govt rice program money, merchants & millers get 63%.
"Free education" not really free
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/02/2012
» Test scores & education quality falling. Lack of accountability the problem, not money, 20% of govt budget to education, more than ASEAN neighbors.