The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) disclosed the details of the funding sources for the THB 2.4 trn infrastructure investment plan during 2015-2022. The breakdown is as follows: 45% (1.1 trn) funded by state enterprises loans 20% Government fiscal budget 20% PPP schemes 10% state enterprises’ CF 5% infrastructure funds All this with a debt covenant […]

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Thailand Martial law won’t be lifted yet: PM – The National Council for Peace and Order is unlikely to lift martial law in the near future as groups campaigning against the junta have been detected both in Thailand and abroad. (The Nation, 06/09/14) Thailand signs MoU with Japan to promote trade — The Department of […]

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Want to feel like a rock star investor? Get into the small IPO’s. Anyone who was able to get IPO’s this year has been feeling that way, excluding IPO’s where commercial bank’s were the underwriters (here’s looking at you KBANK and SCB). The basic framework for IPO’s performing well on their first day hasn’t changed, if […]

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The NCPO has been busy pushing through projects, and here’s a quick list that was passed to me, gotta love that catamaran! The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission digital-TV transition project involving the distribution of THB690 coupons to household. The second phase of development at Suvarnabhumi airport worth THB60.74b, provided that the Airports of Thailand […]

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Thailand UTCC cuts GDP growth to 1.5-2% from 2.2-2.5%. It blames a lack of concrete investments and weak tourism. It said geopolitical conflict will also negatively affect GDP. (Krungtep Thurakij, 31/08/14) Thai exports to Europe hampered by failure to negotiate a new FTA agreement. GSP will likely be scrapped with Thailand losing competitive edge to […]

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The Bangkok Post put together a decent summary of the new government.. So does it matter? Government has a few main roles in my eyes, ensure that the population has access to good education, good medical facilities, safety and the ability to get around. In terms of business? Don’t get in the way, sure limit in terms […]

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