EDITORIAL
Thai-Indian ties revitalised
Surayud's visit is a positive move to renew Thailand's strong historic ties with the rising global power
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THAI TALK
A new govt before year's end? Where's the road-map?
Why has Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, also known to his detractors as "The Old Man Who Raises Tortoises", suddenly taken on the role of a rejuvenated young man in a great hurry - one determined to be seen accomplishing his mission before the deadline?
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Blind justice for the Hmong of Laos
On June 4, about 200 law-enforcement agents in California launched what initially appeared to be a spectacular raid, arresting nine in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of Laos. Eight of those arrested originally came from Laos.
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10 YEARS AFTER CRISIS
Personal experience of the ex-finance man
The 1997 financial crisis for me really started in early 1994. Thailand at that time had been a major recipient of the huge inflow of foreign portfolio capital, culminating in the fourth quarter of 1993 which led to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index reaching an all-time high of 1753, which remains a full 1,000 points above current levels, despite the subsequent economic revival.
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10 YEARS AFTER CRISIS
Personal account from unsung hero
When Tarrin Nimmanahaeminda took over as finance minister in November 1997, he was confronting a badly hit country. He presided over a tough economic and financial-reform programme that won more enemies than friends. When he left office in 2001, Thailand had achieved economic stability and was well on its way towards a gradual recovery. Here, Tarrin shares his personal account with The Nation.
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