Big risks in big plans
Article Abstract:
The Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's plans to develop Thailand into an Asian aviation, hi-tech and shipping hub are evaluated. The huge public debt, the electoral motives behind the proposal, the commercial risks, unavailability of tech savvy programmers and engineers are some of the drawbacks facing the implementation of the proposals.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2003
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Fiscal prudence
Article Abstract:
Thailand prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra presented balanced budget for year 2005, in which the promised allocation for infrastructure projects is missing. The sustainability of the current economic growth rate of 6.7% is also assessed.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 2004
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