Brave talk: politicians offer quick fixes for economic woes
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Thailand's general election takes place on Nov. 17, 1996. The main rivals seeking election are the Democrat Party, led by Chuan Leekpai, and the New Aspiration Party, led by Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, a former defence minister. If the Democrat Party forms the government, Tarrin Nimmanhaeminda, former finance minister, says that he plans to develop a sensible economic policy to gain the confidence of investors. Whoever wins the election, Thailand's economic performance will be difficult to resolve, with some analysts saying that it is beyond politicians' power to address.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1996
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Land warfare: parliament to challenge Chuan on property titles
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Opponents of Thailand's prime minister Chuan Leekpai hope a parliamentary vote of confidence slated for May 17, 1995, over his land reforms will end his term, the longest for an elected leader in the country's history. Chuan is confident that his reforms and government will survive the vote. Opponents charge that the reforms, an effort to divide land among the poor and a centerpiece of Chuan's administration, actually aid wealthy supporters and their friends. A no-confidence result could break up the government, weakening party politics.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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Devil's advocate: Banharn wants to change Chart Thai's image
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Banharan Silpa-Archa's Chart Thai party is expected to have a major impact on Thailand's 1995 parliamentary elections, possibly gaining enough seats to sway the choice of a Prime Minister. Banharan and his party have long been seen as an outlaw band of tycoons who are supported at least somewhat by drug money. Banharan has worked hard to shed this image, and despite some lingering tarnishes, now has the power that demands he and his party be taken seriously by anyone in Thailand with political ambitions.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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