21 - 30 of 1,317 results for "Thailand economy"

  1. 21. news | 29 Mar 2013

    Holidays slowed February economy

    By Parista Yuthamanop

    » Fewer working days resulted in a slowdown in imports, exports and manufacturing in February, the Bank of Thailand reported on Friday.

  2. 22. learning | 20 Mar 2012

    How the central bank helps the economy

    About economics

    By Jon Fernquest

    » The Bank of Thailand buys and sells Thai baht to smooth over changes in energy prices & foreign investment inflows & outflows.

  3. 23. learning | 04 Nov 2011

    Floods: Losses to Thailand's economy?

    About the floods

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Ongoing threats with damage still preventable far greater than damage already done in this survey of flood economic impact by economists at TMB Bank.

  4. 24. learning | 25 Jul 2012

    Where is Thailand's economy going?

    About the economy

    By Jon Fernquest

    » From rice purchases to minimum wages to government handouts, clear long-term plans for the future being replaced by short-term election promises.

  5. 25. news | 27 Apr 2013

    Brazil IPO fever signals confidence in economy

    By AFP

    » A Brazilian insurer's market launch Thursday raised $5.7 billion, the world's biggest initial public offering this year and a sign of rising confidence in Latin America's biggest economy.

  6. 26. learning | 01 Dec 2010

    Reinvigorating vocational education

    About work

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Skilled manual workers are essential to quality worksmanship is in several industries. Vocational insititutions are failing to attract and prepare students for these roles in Thailand's economy.

  7. 27. business | 22 Apr 2013

    Asian economies need a safety valve

    Commentary: Umesh Pandey

    Newspaper section: Asia focus

    » While most of Thailand was busy enjoying and recovering from the Songkran festival last week, those with energy left to follow the news were either following the Preah Vihear hearings at the International Court of Justic...

  8. 28. news | 10 May 2013

    Central bank defends its role

    By Online Reporters

    » The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Friday issued a statement defending its role in stabilising the country’s economy and monetary system.

  9. 29. opinion | 21 Mar 2013

    Govt defence of rice Maginot Line can't last

    By Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Newspaper section: News

    » In late 1996 and early 1997, in the face of a slowing economy, deficits in the budget, trade and current accounts, and weakness in the financial system, the Bank of Thailand insisted that it was ready to go to war.

  10. 30. learning | 14 Sep 2010

    Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates

    About Business

    By Jon Fernquest

    » 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...

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