From the File of "Mr. X"
Editor’s note: The author of these columns is a prominent Thai educator and scholar
with a long and distinguished record of public service. He wants to write the column under the pseudonym Mr. X in order for readers to judge his writing by its contents alone.
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The New Trade Chief and The Doha Round: Is It Yesterday Once More?
May. 17, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Minister and The Governor Reaching An Agreement: A Good Sign for Curbing The Baht Appreciation?
May. 10, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Labour Force: Is It In A Healthy State?
May. 3, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Battle Of The Baht: Is Sacking The BOT Governor The Answer?
Apr. 26, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Contentious Issues: Restraints and Cooperation Needed?
Apr. 19, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Expected Songkran Tourism Boom: A Hopeful Sign of Another Successful Year?
Apr. 11, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our February Export Drop and Discouraging Economic News From The West: Keep A Close Watch?
Apr. 5, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Two Trillion Infrastructure Investment Bill: Growing Doubt and Criticism Need to be Addressed?
Mar. 29, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Capital Inflows and the Baht On The Rise Leading to Economic Bubble?
Mar. 22, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Capital Inflows and the Baht Appreciation: The Government VS. The Central Bank Once More?
Mar. 15, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Troubled Rice-Pledging Scheme: Financial "Quick Fix" Could Not Hide Major Flaw?
Mar. 8, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Gathering Clouds On Our Economic Silver Lining?
Mar. 1, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Upbeat Economy Amidst Security Concern: Less Pushing On Growth And More Inflation Concern?
Feb. 22, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Troubled Rice-Pledging Scheme: Approaching A Dangerous Point?
Feb. 15, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Looming Interest Rate Battle: The Government vs. The Central Bank?
Feb. 8, 2013
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Business Anti-Corruption Initiative: Could It Make A Dent Against This Huge Problem?
Feb. 1, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Getting Out Of "The Middle-Income Trap" Through Big Government Spending?
Jan. 25, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Comparative Advantage In ASEAN Economic Community: Could It Be Maintained Despite Our Shortfalls?
Jan. 18, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective Mega Investment From Borrowed Money: Handle With Extreme Caution and Care?
Jan. 11, 2013
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 2013: A Good Year For The Economy, Inspite Of Global Concerns?
Jan. 4, 2013
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On The 2012 Economy: Unrealised Hope Giving Way To Realism Helping To Define Future Prospects?
Dec. 28, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Myanmar-Thai Cooperation And The Dawei Project: Would Huge Funding From The Private Sector Be Forthcoming?
Dec. 21, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 3G Licensing: Better Late Than Never?
Dec. 14, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Exports: Getting Used To A Single-Digit Growth?
Dec. 7, 2012
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Rising Public Debts: Should The Government Be More Concern?
Nov. 30, 2012
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Easing Of International Relations Focus: Would Economic Critics Of The Government Be Ignored Again?
Nov. 23, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The President Visiting Asia: Asserting US Role And Pushing American Economic Agenda?
Nov. 16, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On ASEM in Laos: Calling For Strengthened Ties But Could Not Confront "Hidden Agenda"?
Nov. 9, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Vision of Asia Developing Its Own Growth: An Indispensable China Factor?
Nov. 2, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Much Criticised 3G Auction: Would The Emerging "Pro" Balance The "Con"?
Oct. 26, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Little-Noticed But Timely And Constructive ASEM: Will More Trade And Investment Follow?
Oct. 19, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Fight Over The Rice-Pledging Scheme: The Government Has Won?
Oct. 12, 2012
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Global Economic Slowdown and Emerging Economies: Should The IMF Warnings and Suggestions Be Followed?
Oct. 5, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Controversial Rice-Pledging Scheme: Heading For A Confrontation?
Sep. 28, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Tensions and Fear of Economic Impact: Are We Ready To Cope?
Sep. 21, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Declining Exports: In Search of A Well-Conceived Policy?
Sep. 14, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The "White lie" Aftermath: Would Current Controversial Economic Issues Be Better Predicted?
Sep. 7, 2012
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Maintaining Unrealistic Export Growth Target : Even Resorting to ‘White lie’ Could Not Help?
Aug. 31, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Reformed Myanmar: A Rising Star With A Bright Future?
Aug. 24, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Government’s Surviving Its First Year: More Difficult And Tougher Second Year Ahead?
Aug. 17, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Achieving ASEAN Economic Community: Could It Be A Matter of When?
Aug. 10, 2012
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Militancy in the South, the Rice Mess and the Export Slippage: Need for Policy and Strategy Review?
Aug. 3, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Myanmar-Thai Deal: Has The Public Been Left Out?
Jul. 27, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Recent Happenings: Countering Their Impact Through Adjustment, Change and Reform?
Jul. 20, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Infrastructure Investment: Need to Proceed Correctly and Carefully?
Jul. 13, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the HongKong Handover and Asia’s Financial Crisis: After 15 Years, A Challenge to China and A Lesson to Economies in Need of Bailout?
Jul. 6, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Warnings to the Government: Policy Adjustment or Change May Be Necessary?
Jun. 29, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Fighting Rising Prices: Would the usually-not-working Price Control work?
Jun. 22, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 2012 The Year of Europe and the Eurocrisis.
Jun. 15, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Calls to Myanmar and the International Community: Will The Lady’s Message Be Heeded?
Jun. 8, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Asia : Would High Economic Growth Be Sufficient?
Jun. 1, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Quick Economic Rebound: Justifying Huge Government Spending and Large Deficit?
May. 25, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Resolving Greek Economic Crisis: Combining Economic Austerity and Stimulus?
May. 18, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Deadly Industrial Accident and Rising Cost of Living: Could The Government Cope?
May. 11, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Minimum Wage Increase: Would government policy lead to an economic "double jeopardy"?
May. 4, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Rice Mortgage Policy: Strongly Criticised But Unlikely to Change?
Apr. 27, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Songkran Aftermath: Favourable "Home Front" But Beware of "Home Return"?
Apr. 20, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Plight of Our Elderly: An Economic and Social Scandal?
Apr. 16, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Triumph of "The Lady" and The Importance of High Expectation
Apr. 5, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Myanmar By-Elections: Beginning of A Bright Future?
Mar. 30, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Prices and Inflation: Would The Public Have To Suffer Until The Economic Turnaround?
Mar. 23, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On High Percentage of Foreign Land Owners: Would Closing Legal Loopholes Be Enough?
Mar. 16, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Coming Asean Economic Community: Are Benefits Self-Evident and Success Inevitable?
Mar. 9, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Calling For Public Mindset Change: Could The Top Change Its Mindset Too?
Mar. 2, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On "The Valentine’s Day" Bangkok Blasts: We Have To Do Better For Our Security?
Feb. 24, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Cupid and Economists: Imaginative and Ironic but Impractical?
Feb. 17, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Flood Prevention and Water Management: Government Now Ready For Action?
Feb. 10, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Universal Healthcare Scheme: Pushing for Reform Would Be A Step Backward?
Feb. 3, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Accused Of Manipulating Public Debt: Necessity Now For Full Disclosure And Open Debate?
Jan. 27, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Energy Prices: Could Politics Be Reconciled with Rational and Market-Oriented Pricing?
Jan. 20, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Debt Mess: From Relatively Harmless Present Into Risky And Uncertain Future?
Jan. 13, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy In The Year of The Dragon: Continuing Problems from The Year of The Rabbit?
Jan. 6, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The 2011 Economy: Hope Dashed By Realities?
Jan. 4, 2012
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The 2011 Economy: Hope Dashed By Realities?
Dec. 30, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the European Debt Crisis: Would the Euro Survive?
Dec. 23, 2011
From the File of Mr X-Perspective On Flood Relief, Rehabilitation and Prevention: Should Government Heavy Spending Emphasise Growth?
Dec. 16, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On BOT Rate Cut And Inflation: To Contain Inflationary Pressure?
Dec. 9, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On High Cost Of Flood Damage: Spending Our Way To Recovery?
Dec. 2, 2011
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Cause and Cure of Our Flood Disaster: Time For Ideas And Plans Over Money Needed?
Nov. 4, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Losses, More Losses and Rising : Could Government Money Plus Necessary Private Sector Action Turn The Tide?
Oct. 28, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Some Flood Damage Cost Estimates and Government Responses: Spending Effectively Crucial?
Oct. 21, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Counting Cost of the Ongoing Flood Crisis: Action On Flood Prevention To Follow?
Oct. 14, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rebalancing Society and Economy Through Implementations of Government Economic Policy?
Oct. 7, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Adjusting Our Economy To Cope With Global Economic Woes: Would Understanding and Confidence Be Sufficient?
Sep. 30, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Four Government Schemes To Help People: Misdirected Benefits, Questionable Priorities and Wrong Timing?
Sep. 23, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Academic Criticism and A Surprised Endorsement: Should Get Serious Attention From The Government?
Sep. 16, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Rice-Mortgage Scheme: Mission Impossible?
Sep. 9, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Politics And The Economics of Oil Prices: Political Gain vs. Economic Pain?
Sep. 2, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Spending To Fulfill Government Economic Policies: Betting On High Growth?
Aug. 26, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Merely "Suitable" Cabinet With Only Short-term Policies?
Aug. 19, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Financial Volatility And The New Government: Handle With Care?
Aug. 11, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Top World Economies Sluggish and Slowing Down: Be Prepared For Necessary Adjustment?
Aug. 5, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund: Should We Have One?
Jul. 29, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Lesson From The Media Scandal: The End Must Not Be Allowed To Justify The Means?
Jul. 22, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Implementing Economic Policy Of The New Government: Beware of Sudden Policy Reversals?
Jul. 19, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Challenge To The New Government: Could Election Promises Be Kept While Improving the Already Good Economy?
Jul. 8, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The New Government And The Economy: Keep It In Good Shape And Don’t Spoil It?
Jul. 1, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Rice Policy After The Election : Effects on Rice Prices, Export And Competitions ?
Jun. 24, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Some Major And Growing Problem : Which Could No Longer Be Ignored?
Jun. 17, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Inflation and Interest Rate Increase : Will The Central Bank’s Game Plan Work?
Jun. 10, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Election Campaign Pledges and Impact On The Economy: Should We Be Worried and Concerned?
Jun. 3, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Investing Our Large Foreign Reserves For Batter Returns : Timely But Beware Of Public Reaction?
May. 27, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Rice and Food Sector Continue to Thrive?
May. 20, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Grading Government Performance: Should Mark Get The Passing Marks?
May. 13, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Growing Economic Problems Inspite Of Terrorism Without Osama bin Laden
May. 6, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stalled Free Trade Multilateralism: No Concern Over Possible Failure Of The Doha Round?
Apr. 29, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Controlling Inflation With A Little Help From Dubai?
Apr. 22, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Continued Rosy Economic First Quarter: More Difficult To Tame Inflation Ahead?
Apr. 8, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Some Concerns For The Economy: Could The Coalition Government Overcome Barriers Against Taking Necessary Action?
Apr. 1, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Prospective On Picking Up the Pieces From Japan’s Disaster: Short-term Economic Impact, Successful Recovery but Concerns and Implications for the Future?
Mar. 25, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Japan’s Unprecedented Disaster: Only Short-term Economic Impact For Japan?
Mar. 18, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Adjustment to Shifting World Powers: Leading Role For The Private Sector?
Mar. 11, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Election Politics And The Economy: Managing More Public Spending With Care?
Mar. 4, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Projecting And Predicting An Economy: Could Economic Impact of Developing Events Be More Assessed?
Feb. 25, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Confirmed World No. 2 Economy And Sharp Fall In Trade Surplus: The Fall That Should Benefit All?
Feb. 17, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On An Economic Golden Age In Asia: Beware of Non-economic Reality?
Feb. 11, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The World Economic Forum, Despite Unrest In Egypt, Managed to Express Some Key Concerns
Feb. 4, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Recent SET Sharp Fall and BOT Handling of Inflation: Should We Be Concerned?
Jan. 28, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Impact of Intraregional Trade and Politics on Our Economy: Refreshing Views of Dr. Supachai
Jan. 21, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On New Year’s Gifts from The Prime Minister: A Modest, Partial But Investing Social Welfare Experiment?
Jan. 14, 2011
From the File of Mr X-Perspective On The Year of the Rabbit: Better Global Economy Inspite of Increasing Risks?
Jan. 7, 2011
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 2010: The Year Of Rising Asian Economies
Dec. 24, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Wages and Prices: Crucial Role for Our ‘Inflation Watcher’ ?
Dec. 17, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Central Bank Interest Rate Hike: A Well-Timed Move With More Than Inflation In Mind?
Dec. 9, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Minimum Wages, Salaries and Welfare Spending To Be On The Rise: Could The Economy Absorb Them?
Dec. 3, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stalled Free Trade Multilateralism: Is It Giving Way To Bilateralism and Regionalism?
Nov. 26, 2010
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Currency Problems After The G20 Seoul Summit: Emerging Asian Economies Could Expect No International Action?
Nov. 19, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stronger Baht: Exploit The Benefits?
Nov. 12, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Accelerating Dollar Inflows To Asia: Could We Cope With Even Stronger Baht?
Nov. 5, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The G20 and The Currency Tensions: Would Promises Be Sufficient?
Oct. 29, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Rising Baht At A Crossroads?: Could Stronger Measures Be Avoided?
Oct. 22, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On China’s Double Trouble: Compromise Is The Only Way ?
Oct. 15, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Two Current Problems Associated With Our Economy: Curbing The Rising Baht and Responding To Wages Increases
Oct. 8, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Telecoms In Disarray: An Opportunity To Restart?
Oct. 1, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy and The Law In Conflict: Need for Quick as well as Long-term Solutions
Sep. 24, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Basel III: A Compromised but much needed Global Banking Reforms?
Sep. 17, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Money Matters: Much Ado About The Baht?
Sep. 10, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Imbalance: Awareness and Altitude Crucial to Rebalance ?
Sep. 3, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Revised Higher Growth For 2010: But Inflation and Currency Value Need Careful Handling
Aug. 27, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Incoming World’s Number Two Economy: A Well-Earned and Deserving China
Aug. 20, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Challenges to Our Economy: Could They Be Met?
Aug. 11, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Economic Recovery and Growth: Rising East vs. Faltering West?
Aug. 6, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Strong Response To Global Recovery: A Case of Mutual Economic Benefits?
Jul. 30, 2010
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Future Beyond Exports: Could We Develop A Long-term Policy?
Jul. 23, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Return Of Our Economic Normalcy Depends On The Government and the Central Bank?
Jul. 16, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On To Spend Or To Cut Deficits: A Dilemma of Choice?
Jul. 9, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on The G20 Compromise: Beware of Impact on Asian Export-led Developing Economies
Jul. 2, 2010
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On Our Export Performance: An Export Boom In The Making?
Jun. 25, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Asian Economies On The Rise: Opportunities Should Not Be Missed?
Jun. 18, 2010
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On The Soon-to-Come Election: The Economy Must Have Priority?
Jun. 11, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Lessening Impact Of Political Crisis: Stand Firm on Primacy Of The Economy?
Jun. 4, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy and Politics In The Aftermath of Our Worst Political Crisis
May. 27, 2010
From the File of Mr X -Perspective On A Greek Tragedy: Government Overspending to Bankruptcy?
May. 14, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Coping With Less Growth: Loss of Opportunities and Continual Adjustment?
May. 7, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Increasingly Suffered Economy Under Continued Political Conflicts: Defending The Most Vital?
Apr. 30, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Painful Lesson From The Tragedy: Never Is Violence A Solution
Apr. 23, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Move to be Welcomed, Warnings To Heed And Songkran To Enjoy
Apr. 9, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Counting Economic Cost of Political Conflicts: No Alternative to Non-Violence?
Apr. 2, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economics Inspite of Politics: Have We Found A Way?
Mar. 26, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The CIA On Way To Dominate Global Economy? A Challenge To ASEAN?
Mar. 19, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good Prospects for Our Economy Unless Political Violence Repeats?
Mar. 12, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Aftermath of A Historic Verdict: Political Reaction Needs To Be Contained?
Mar. 5, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Recovery And Political Risk: Avoid Violence and Implement All Projects?
Feb. 26, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On "Double Dip Recessions", Asian Century and Asean Integration.
Feb. 19, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Becoming A Rice Trading Center For The Region: The Best Way To Compete?
Feb. 12, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The World Economic Forum Report And The Davos Meeting : Ideal V Reality?
Feb. 5, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Growing Confidence of Recovery: Are We Able to Look Beyond Short-term Policies?
Jan. 29, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On No Recovery without Global Recovery: Shouldn’t We Prepare For The Unexpected?
Jan. 22, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Optimistic Economic Outlook: Overcoming Uncertainties And Risks Through Focus on Stability?
Jan. 15, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Better-than-expected Global Economic Recovery in 2010 but Ours Could Be Derailed By Politics?
Jan. 8, 2010
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 2009: Aftermath Of The Crisis Leading To Economic Recovery?
Dec. 25, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On What More Could The Government Do TO Quicken The Pace of Economic Recovery?
Dec. 18, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Map Ta Phut Case: Special Need For A Most Urgent Action To Avoid Protracted Delay
Dec. 11, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Dubai Crisis: The Fallout. The Rescue. The Lesson.
Dec. 4, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Road to Recovery: Beware Of A Bumpy Ride?
Nov. 27, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective Our Recovery and The Thai Khem Kaeng Programs: Favourable Signs In Spite Of Domestic Politics?
Nov. 20, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Dollar Slump, The China Factors and Asian Developing Economies
Nov. 13, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Recovery and Economy: The Silver Lining Could Be Cloudy?
Nov. 6, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On AEC and EAC: Asean Should Put First Thing First?
Oct. 30, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Competing in the World’s Largest Market: Challenges And Opportunities For Asia’s Developing Economies
Oct. 22, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Map Ta Phut Injunction: Economic Consequences And Continued Failure To Agree On A ‘Balanced Development’
Oct. 16, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Multi-Polar Global Economy: Could It Help Economic Recovery?
Oct. 9, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The G20: Could Its Expected Role Be Realised?
Oct. 2, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Living With Lower Growth: Could We Cope?
Sep. 25, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On An Anniversary of "A Colossal Failure": Would Lessons Learned Lead To Financial Reform?
Sep. 18, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Another Push For The Doha Round: Free-Trade Multilateralism At Stake?
Sep. 11, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Recovery for Japan and Thailand: Need For Political Continuity?
Sep. 4, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Asian Economies On Way To Recovery: Need To Change Economic Mindset?
Aug. 28, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Lesson From The Japanese Economic Rebound: A Case of Successful Self Reliance?
Aug. 21, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Subsiding Oil Prices: Political Necessities VS. Economic Prudence?
Aug. 14, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing the Baht and Facilitating Overseas Investment: Vital To Further Improving The Economy?
Aug. 7, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Post-Crisis Economic Scenario: Be Prepared For Changes?
Jul. 31, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economic Recovery: More Focus on Longer-term Problems?
Jul. 24, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On An End of the Global Recession: Stronger Claims For Early Recovery In Asia?
Jul. 17, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Some Encouraging Economic Signs: Possibilities of A Quicker Recovery?
Jul. 10, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Recovery : Could It Be Stalled By Economic and Political Concerns?
Jul. 3, 2009
Mr.X File : Perspective On Looming Battle Over Value of The Baht : Exporters VS The Governor?
Jun. 26, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A ‘Good News Vs Bad News’ Tradeoff: Impact On State Of Economic Recovery
Jun. 19, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Road To Economic Recovery: Could Our Efforts Make A Difference?
Jun. 12, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Money Matters: Maintaining Profitable Banks and Competitive Baht?
Jun. 5, 2009
From the File of Mr X-Perspective On Prospects for Economic Upturn: Economic Primacy Over Politic
May. 29, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stirring Economic Signs in Major Economies: Developing Economies Must Take Full Advantage?
May. 22, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Improvement, Rebound or Recovery: What Asian Developing Economies Must Do?
May. 15, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Bad First Quarter: Could It Be The Beginning of The End?
May. 7, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stimulus Measures: They Need To Work
Apr. 30, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On What To Do After the Political Turmoil: Priority On Security?
Apr. 24, 2009
From the File of Mr X-Perspective On Our Shattered Nation And Enormous Task Of Picking Up The Pieces
Apr. 17, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Successful Compromise at the London Summit: Will It Work With Sufficient Impact?
Apr. 10, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Isolated Incidents of Economic Normalcy: A Glimmer of Hope?
Apr. 3, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Economic Crisis and Political Leadership: Balancing Concern with Confidence?
Mar. 27, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Economic Crisis Calls For International Action: What Should Be Expected From The G20 Meeting?
Mar. 20, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Crises of Financing Needs And Loss of Assets: Hard-Hit Developing Countries Would Have To Help Themselves
Mar. 13, 2009
Perspective On Possible Prolonged Global Recession: Be Well Prepared?
Mar. 6, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy Heading For A Recession: Should Maintenance Have Priority Over Growth?
Feb. 27, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economic Rebound By The Second Half: Hope Or Reality?
Feb. 20, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Dr. Olarn And "Demand Collapse": Alarmist Or Realistic?
Feb. 13, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Economic Crisis After Davos: More Fear And Anxieties?
Feb. 6, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Emerging Economies And Exports: Coping With Diminishing Exports Until Global Demand Upturn?
Jan. 30, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On President Obama and The Test Of His Leadership
Jan. 23, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Spending To Stimulate The Economy: It Ain’t Necessarily So?
Jan. 16, 2009
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Year of The Cow: Problems and Prospects
Jan. 9, 2009
Perspective On 2008: The Year of The ÚBank Bailout and Deepening Economic Crisis?
Dec. 26, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The New Government: Could It Pass Political Survival Test?
Dec. 19, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Urgent Needs for Economic Rehabilitation and Restoration: Functioning Government, A Prerequisite?
Dec. 12, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economy On The Brink: Stepping Back To Avoid Disaster?
Dec. 4, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Economic Slowdown and Lower Growth: Could Emerging Economies Cope With Impact?
Nov. 28, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Washington Economic Summit: Beginning Of A New Era?
Nov. 21, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Best Scenario To Cope With Global Economic Crisis: Could We Handle Impact of Economic Slowdown?
Nov. 14, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Black Man In The White House: History Making, High Hope and Great Expectation
Nov. 7, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Spreading Economic Recession: Could We Manage To Escape?
Oct. 31, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On US Financial Crisis and Coming Economic Crisis: From The Frying Pan Into The Fire?
Oct. 24, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Financial Crisis and the British "Solution": Will It Work?
Oct. 17, 2008
Perspective On The Initially Failed US Bailout: Each Countries For Itself?
Oct. 10, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Preparing for the Worst without much Hope for the Best?
Oct. 3, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective OnThe US Financial Crisis: "More To Fear Than Fear Itself"?
Sep. 26, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On US Financial Turmoil: Coping With "A Double Whammy"
Sep. 19, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good Prospects for Our Economy: Realisable Only Through Peaceful Political Settlement?
Sep. 12, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy and Political Conflict: Danger of The Economy Being Politically Held Hostage
Sep. 5, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Second-Quarter Growth: "Was It Really Disappointing"
Aug. 29, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Alternative Energy Policy and Oil Prices: Beware of Timing, Circumstance and Subsidy
Aug. 22, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Favourable Economic Interlude: Make The Best Of It
Aug. 15, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Government And the Economic Advisers: Could A Workable Relationship Be Established?
Aug. 8, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Inflation-Fighting Measures: Raising Interest Rates Necessary But Not Sufficient?
Aug. 1, 2008
Perspective On Good Growth for the First Half: Would The Whole 2008 Growth Benefit?
Jul. 25, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Growth and Inflation: Have A Cake and Eat It Too?
Jul. 18, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Inflation, Food and Fuel Prices: Non-economic Options Need To Be Addressed?
Jul. 11, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Inflation and Central Banks: Increasing Urgency To Control Inflation?
Jul. 4, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Uncertainties of Politics and Oil Prices: Could Our Economy Overcome?
Jun. 27, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Worldwide Inflation Threat: Should We Take The Warning Seriously?
Jun. 20, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Proposed Two-Highs Theory: Could It Be Applied?
Jun. 13, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Ever Rising Oil and food Prices: Would ’Stagflation’ Follow?
Jun. 6, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Growth And Inflation: A Balancing Act?
May. 30, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Oil and Commodity Prices: Avoid Adding More Problems?
May. 23, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Balancing Prices Stability with Growth: Could Rising Inflation and Declining Growth Be Avoided?
May. 16, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rosy Growth for the First Quarter: Beware of High Inflation
May. 9, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Being ‘The World’s Kitchen’: Will The Opportunity Be Missed?
May. 2, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Deepening US Economic Decline: Worldwide Recession To Follow?
Apr. 25, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Continual Price Rises of Oil and Food: Balancing Growth with Inflation?
Apr. 18, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Rice Paradox: Benefit Rising Prices With Problem of Shortage?
Apr. 11, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Surge of Rice Prices : Could We Make Our Windfall Sustainable?
Apr. 4, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Asian Economies Facing Increasing Difficulties: Could Our Economy Do Better?
Mar. 28, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Possible US Recession: Need To Adjust and Change?
Mar. 21, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Prices And Increasing Inflation Under Control For Now?
Mar. 14, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing The Baht Without Capital Controls
Mar. 7, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Brighter Economic Prospects: Helping To Implement Economic Policies?
Feb. 29, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Policies: Spending Its Way To Revive The Economy?
Feb. 22, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stimulating A Stable Economy: Careful Thinking and Selective Measures?
Feb. 15, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Good Economic Legacy: Lucky For The Incoming Government?
Feb. 8, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Greater-Than-Expected Impact From The US: Could Our Central Bank Cope?
Feb. 1, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Possible US Economic Recession: How To Reduce Its Impact?
Jan. 25, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy and Political Uncertainty: Time For Politicians To Get Their Acts Together?
Jan. 18, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Oil Prices: Temptation To Win Votes Must Be Resisted?
Jan. 11, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economy In 2008: Constraints and Opportunities.
Jan. 4, 2008
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Priority For The Next Government: How To Deal With the Danger Of Divisiveness
Dec. 28, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The PTT Ruling: A Good Compromise?
Dec. 21, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Populism and Economic Prospect: Views Need To Be Heard?
Dec. 14, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Not-Too-Bad Economy : Risk of Policy Changes by the Next Government ?
Dec. 7, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Policies of Our Political Parties: No More than Election Promises?
Nov. 30, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On ASEAN Charter: Would ASEAN Pace Improve?
Nov. 23, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing The Baht Appreciation: Adopting A Fixed-Rate System?
Nov. 16, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Slightly Improved Economy: Would An Elected Government Do Any Better?
Nov. 9, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Booming Oil Prices And The Stock Market: Beware of Currency Appreciation.
Nov. 2, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Higher Oil Prices : Could Our Economy Cope?
Oct. 26, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Business Fraud: Time To Fight Back?
Oct. 19, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Intended Reform of The International Monetary Fund: A ‘Do or Die’ Situation?
Oct. 12, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Improved Economic Trend: Could It Be Maintained?
Oct. 5, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Corporate Social Responsibility: Moving from Words into Action?
Sep. 28, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Restoring Growth: Conceiving and Managing A Credible Program?
Sep. 21, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Possible US Recession: Could We Rely Less On Exports?
Sep. 14, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Mixed Economic Indicators: Be Alert And Adjust To Change?
Sep. 7, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Export to the United States: Should Our Exporters Be Worried?
Aug. 31, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Adjustment To Cope With Change: Managing For Favourable And Adverse Situation
Aug. 24, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Legislators And The Economy: Constructive Criticism Needed?
Aug. 17, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Adjustment and Flexibility: To Cope With Impact Of Change
Aug. 10, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The "Mighty Baht": Time To Put It To Good Use?
Aug. 3, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Looking Beyond Fixing The Baht Problem: Do We Dare To Pursue A Baht Opportunity?
Jul. 27, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Stabilising The Baht: A Quick Fix Or A Long-Term Opportunity?
Jul. 20, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing Currency Appreciation: Need To Learn From Mistakes And Using Soft Approach?
Jul. 13, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Improved Economic Performance: Could It Be Sustained Inspite Of "Politics"?
Jul. 6, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Ten Years After The Crisis: Could It Be Better Handled Now?
Jun. 29, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Promising Early Recovery: Depending On Politics?
Jun. 22, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Signs of Recovery: Economic Policy Management, The Key?
Jun. 15, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Removing Political Uncertainties and Economic Confidence: One Down, A Few More To Go?
Jun. 8, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Current And Future Problems: Restoring Confidence, A Prerequisite?
Jun. 1, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Speeding Up Stimulus Measures: Would It Be Possible And Adequate?
May. 25, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Sound Fundamentals: Not Sufficient To Resolve Problems?
May. 18, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Stimulus Measures: Needs For Clear Plan And Action
May. 11, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Improving government Performance: Knowing The Rope Is Not Enough?
May. 4, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Investment As Capital Goods and Overseas Opportunities
Apr. 27, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Investment: More Important Than Exports?
Apr. 20, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Free Trade Accord With Japan: Need To Stand Firm and Make It Work.
Apr. 12, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing The Current Economy: Policy Clarity And Doing Things For Ourselves?
Mar. 30, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Problems for the Government: Priority To Macro Problems?
Mar. 23, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good Signal from the Government: Action Must Now Follow
Mar. 16, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Cabinet Reshuffle: Good Chance For Policy Adjustments?
Mar. 9, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Fighting Guerilla Warfare With Peace, Patience and Perseverance?
Mar. 2, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Misguided Blunder Halted: Thanks To Dr. Somkid?
Feb. 23, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Lower Consumer Spending And Confidence: What Could The Government Do?
Feb. 16, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Handling Criticism: More Reconsiliation?
Feb. 9, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Revived Hope For The Doha Round: Last Chance For Compromises?
Feb. 2, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Importance of Reconciling Short-Term and Long-Term Interests
Jan. 26, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Handling of The Economy: Erosion of Confidence?
Jan. 19, 2007
Happy New Year 2007 May Thais Be Blessed with Strength and Joy
Jan. 15, 2007
From the File of Mr x - Perspective On The Badly-Timed FBA Amendments: Containing Damage Through Compromise?
Jan. 12, 2007
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Bad Start For 2007: Government Problems of Management and Handling?
Jan. 5, 2007
From the File of Mr X -The Year 2006 in Retrospect: Good Economics Inspite Of Bad Politics?
Dec. 29, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Blasting Thaksin Economic Policies: Could The Government Put It Right?
Dec. 22, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Banks and The 1997 Economic Crisis: Lesson Learned And Changes Made
Dec. 15, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Declining Dollar: Lessening Its Impact Through A Balancing Act?
Dec. 8, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Special Economic Zone: No Substitute For Insecurity?
Dec. 1, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Trade and Inflation Warnings: Needs for Compromise and Adjustment
Nov. 24, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Ministers Explaining Policy Priorities: A Good Beginning Of A Continuing Dialogue?
Nov. 17, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Policy of Sufficiency Philosophy: Time to practise and to set an example?
Nov. 10, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Longer-Term Look at our Economy: Need for Rethinking?
Nov. 3, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Growth and Efficiency: Towards A Smart Working Style?
Oct. 27, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Sufficiency Economy: Could the Government turn around the Economy?
Oct. 20, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A National Priority: Politics of Restoring Our Image
Oct. 13, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Priority Task for the Government: Restoring Confidence and Image
Oct. 6, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Warning from North America: Export-Driven Development Economies Beware
Sep. 29, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Exports-Driven Economy: Entirely Up To The Private Sector?
Sep. 22, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Emerging Vietnam: A Partner or A Rival?
Sep. 15, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Bad Debt and Poverty: Major Matters Likely To Be Neglected
Sep. 8, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Worsening State of Our Politics: Economy On Auto-Pilot?
Sep. 1, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Integration In Southeast Asia: Is there an ASEAN Way?
Aug. 25, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On High Growth of China and India: Act Now For our Benefit
Aug. 18, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Business and Government: Two Views On Political Impact?
Aug. 11, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Living with Declining Growth: Focus on Longer-term Prospect?
Aug. 4, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Collapse of Trade Talks: A Blow To Free Trade and A Boost To Bilateralism?
Jul. 28, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Bad Politics and Economic Impact: Who Could Cope?
Jul. 21, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Coming End of Trade Privileges: Hope For The Best?
Jul. 14, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Warnings: Lack of Long-Term Thinking And Strategies?
Jul. 7, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The new Development Plan: Social Development Emphasis Welcomed
Jun. 30, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A New Focus For Bill Gates: Towards Even More Corporate Social Responsibility?
Jun. 23, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Interest Rate Increase: Growth VS Stability?
Jun. 16, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our "Development King": A Tribute to The Longest Reigning Monarch On Earth.
Jun. 9, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economic Growth: Time for Reexamination?
Jun. 2, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Jump Starting The Economy: Words To Ponder From The Governor?
May. 26, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Restoring Public Confidence: What the Caretaker Government and Dr. Somkid Could Do
May. 19, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Coming General Election: How far would it help the Economy?
May. 11, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good First Quarter: Would the Second Quarter Be As Good?
May. 4, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Oil Prices: A Long term Economic Impact?
Apr. 28, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Politics Taking The Lead: Inevitable Impact on The Economy?
Apr. 21, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Thaksin Bowing Out: A Graceful Political Exit or A Tactical Move?
Apr. 7, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the EGAT Ruling: Is Nobody Responsible?
Mar. 31, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Coping With Declining Investment : Could We Develop new Perspective and Attitude?
Mar. 24, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Political Turmoil and Impact On Business: Resolving Conflict At All Cost?
Mar. 17, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Oil and Politics: A Double Trouble To The Economy?
Mar. 10, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Political: Power Vacuum And Effect on the Economy
Mar. 3, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Political Conflict and Economic Impact: Resolving Conflict At The Expense Of The Economy?
Feb. 24, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Conflict Resolution Through Normal Process: Upholding Principles and Act on the Outcome
Feb. 17, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economy and Political Conflict: Is Credibility At Stake?
Feb. 10, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Politicians and Conflict of Interest: The Insufficiency of Legal Compliance
Feb. 3, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Government Ability to Govern: Hampered by Growing Political Problems?
Jan. 27, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Prime Minister and The 2006 Economy: Understating Difficulties and Declining Confidence?
Jan. 20, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Early Rosy Forecast for 2006: Challenges of Oil Prices and Cost of Living?
Jan. 13, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Political Economy of 2005: Challenges of A Stormy Year Successfully Met?
Jan. 6, 2006
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Hong Kong WTO Ministerial Conference: A Boost for WTO and the Doha Round?
Dec. 23, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Interest Rate Increases: End of The Rate-Rise Cycle?
Dec. 16, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy: Rosy Fundamentals, Worrisome Microeconomic Problems?
Dec. 9, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Corporate Governance: Good Progress But More Efforts Needed?
Dec. 2, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Privatisation of State Enterprise: Back To The Drawing Board?
Nov. 25, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Global Free Trade: Could It Get Moving?
Nov. 18, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Spending: A Timely Warning?
Nov. 11, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Corrupted Business Practices: Condoning through Applying Local Rules?
Nov. 4, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Rosy Export Growth: Beware of Clouds In The Silver Lining?
Oct. 28, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Cost and Inflation: How Should Risks Be Managed?
Oct. 21, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our International Competitiveness: We Could Learn To Improve?
Oct. 14, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On A Good Monthly Economic Statistics: Could Favourable August Figures Continue?
Oct. 7, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Inflation Growth: The One Growth Needed To Be Curbed
Sep. 30, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Media and Business Takeover: Some Lessons To Learn?
Sep. 23, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Raising Interest Rates: A Preemptive Strategy to Control Inflation?
Sep. 16, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Improved Second Quarter: Rosy Figures Could Mislead?
Sep. 9, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Oil Prices: All Bets Are Off?
Sep. 2, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Trade deficit Figures: Beware of Seeing Wood for the Tree
Aug. 26, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Current Economy: A New Situation calling for A New Way?
Aug. 19, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Thaksin 2/2: Would Growth Give Way To Stability?
Aug. 11, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on the Dismal First Half of 2005: Would the Second Half Be Any Better?
Aug. 5, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Yuan Revaluation: Too Little, Just In Time and Helpful
Jul. 29, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Government Stimulus package: Partial And Inadequate?
Jul. 21, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Improvement of Commercial Banks: A Case For Maintaining Current Practise?
Jul. 15, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Interest Rate, Current Account and Oil Prices: Sensible Views from the Central Bank
Jul. 8, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Increased Public Spending: A Needed but Temporary Solution?
Jul. 1, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Managing Rising Oil Prices: Do We Need Compulsory Measures?
Jun. 24, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy: Has A "Perfect Storm" Passed?
Jun. 17, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Coping With Oil Prices: Market Prices and Saving through Pricing?
Jun. 10, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Two Growth Scenarios: Reality Before Desirability
Jun. 3, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Possible Export Decline: Could Domestic-led Growth Compensate?
May. 27, 2005
Perspective on Our Improved Competitiveness and Credit Ratings: Avoid Forcing The Pace
May. 20, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Lower Growth: Needs For Rational Debate and Public Understanding
May. 13, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic reforms: Need To Go Beyond Lip Service?
May. 6, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Fighting Inflation and Managing Currency: Independence of Central Bank Crucial
Apr. 29, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Coping with Lower Global Growth and Trade: Careful Spending Could Be The Key
Apr. 22, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Growth for Developing Countries of Asia: Beware of Oil Prices and other Wild Cards
(member only)
Apr. 18, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Security and Political Economy: Time for Rethinking?
(member only)
Apr. 8, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Thailand in 2009
Apr. 1, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Baht: Maintaining "A Fine Balance" With The Dollar?
Mar. 25, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On End of Cheap Oil: Dilemma And Consequences
Mar. 18, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Increased Deficit and Slower Growth: Countering The Trends?
Mar. 11, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Security and Economy: A Hope And A Warning?
Mar. 4, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Zoning for Security in the South: Cruel To Be Kind?
Feb. 25, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Economic Matters Needing Attention From The New Thaksin Government: Importance of Handling and Managing
Feb. 18, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Thaksin Leadership: Will There Be A New Thaksin?
Feb. 11, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Microeconomic Problems: Immediate Task for the New Government?
Feb. 4, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on ADB Tsunami Catastrophe Report: The Affected Poor Should have Priority?
Jan. 28, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The World Trade Organisation: Need for Change and Rejuvenation
Jan. 21, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on American Unilateralism: A Global Economic Risk?
Jan. 14, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Tsunami Aftermath: The Political Economy of International Community Aid
Jan. 7, 2005
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Year 2005: Natural and Preventable Disasters
Dec. 30, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On 2004 East Asian Economies: A Good Year for Growth
Dec. 24, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economics of Electoral Politics: Distortion and Damage
Dec. 17, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On ASEAN Community & Economic Relations with China: Could They Be Realised?
Dec. 9, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Dollar and The Yuan: Urgent Need For Long-Term Solutions?
Dec. 3, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Sinking Dollar: Implications for The Asia Pacific Economies
Nov. 26, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The State of Our Society: Where Is It Heading ?
Nov. 19, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Security and Economy: How Will President Bush Pursue His Second Term Agenda?
Nov. 12, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Assessing Security: Intangible Nature and Confidence Factor
Nov. 5, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Security and Economy: Avoid A Vicious Cycle
Oct. 29, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Spending and Development: Pandering To Election Politics?
Oct. 22, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Human Resources: Urgent Need for Quality Development?
Oct. 15, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Our Economy in the New Era: Economic Insight of Dr. Olarn
Oct. 8, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Plan to Achieve First-World Nation: Beware of Flaws and Ultimate Goal
Oct. 1, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Economic and Political Stability: Look Beneath The Surface?
Sep. 24, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Household Debt: Need for Knowledge?
Sep. 17, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Genetically Modified Organisms: Could An Acceptable Policy Be Evolved?
Sep. 10, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On the Economy: Keep An Eye On Spending and Deceleration
Sep. 3, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Domestic Consumption and Government Spending: Time To Take Heed
Aug. 27, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Coming End of Easy Credit and Cost-push Inflation: Is the government prepared to change its policy?
Aug. 20, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Rise and Rise of Oil Prices: How Long Could We Go On Subsidising?
Aug. 13, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Geneva Agreement: A Boost For World Trade Multilateralism?
Aug. 6, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Economy: Could The Pre-1997 Crisis Return?
Jul. 16, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Interest Rate and Inflation: Short-term Impact with Long- term Consequences ?
Jul. 9, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Free Trade Agreement: Rushing Into FTA?
Jul. 2, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Growth: Toward Long Term Quality and Sustainability?
(member only)
Jun. 25, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Less Oil Dependence: A Medium Term Solution and A Long-term Sustainability
Jun. 18, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Rising Oil Prices and The Economy: Hope for Stability with Price Rise?
Jun. 11, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Investment Promotion: Should A Government Be An Investor?
Jun. 4, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Financing The Liverpool Deal: Gambling Our Way to get Liverpool?
May. 28, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Liverpool Affair: Dangerous Mixing of Public and Private Matters?
May. 21, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Thai Business Disclosure and Good Governance: Needs for Considerable Improvement?
May. 14, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Role of State Enterprise Board: Performing for Government or State?
May. 7, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Persistent Poverty In Asia: Need for A Better Strategy?
Apr. 30, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Favourable Global Economy for 2004: Inspite of Possible Turbulence?
Apr. 23, 2004
From the File of ‘Mr. X’ - Perspective On EGAT Privatisation Confrontation or Compromise?
Apr. 16, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Terrorism and Security: Are We Well Prepared for A Long Haul?
Apr. 9, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Social Consequences to Our Economic development: Problems of Economic Dominance?
Apr. 2, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On "Somkid’s Agenda": The Question of Ends and Means?
Mar. 26, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On The Return of Finance Minister Somkid: Leading Economic Role for Finance Ministry?
Mar. 19, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Privatisation of State Enterprise: Back to Square One?
Mar. 12, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Privatisation of State Enterprise: Could the Impasse be broken?
Mar. 4, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Towards A Knowledge-based Society: A case of Innovative Education
Feb. 27, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Free Trade: Is Bilateralism An Alternative to Multilateralism?
Feb. 20, 2004
From the File of Mr X : Perspective on Non-Tariff Barrier, Bird Flu, Bilateral and Multilateral Free Trade
Feb. 13, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Bird Flu: Have We Ever Learned Anything?
Feb. 6, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on The Financial Sector: A Necessary Restructuring
Jan. 30, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective on Boosting Exports: Our Key Factor for Economic Growth
Jan. 23, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good Economic Growth for 2003: Continual Growth and A Good Economy
Jan. 16, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Economic Forecast: A Golden Year and A First World Status in 2004?
Jan. 9, 2004
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Good Economic Growth for 2003: Continual Growth and A Good Economy
Dec. 26, 2003
From the File of Mr X - On Household Debt : Keeping It In Perspective?
Dec. 19, 2003
From the File of Mr X - Perspective On Foreign Aid: No More Aid?
Dec. 12, 2003
From the File of "Mr X" - Perspective On Business and Politics: Danger of Business Dominance?
Dec. 4, 2003
From The File Of "Mr X" - Perspective On Our Economy: Is Bubble Unthinkable?
Nov. 28, 2003
From the File of "Mr X" - Perspective On Corporate Social Responsibility: What Has It Got To Do With Business?
Nov. 21, 2003
From the File of "Mr X" - If Another Economic Boom Comes, Can It Be Sustained?
Nov. 14, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" - Perspective on APEC after Bangkok: Think APEC, Act Nationally ?
Nov. 7, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" - Perspective on Bangkok Declaration: Dual Importance of Trade and Terrorism
Oct. 31, 2003
From the File of Mr "X" - Perspective On Corruption: Importance of Behaviour Change
Oct. 24, 2003
From the File of Mr "X" - Perspective On Fighting Poverty : Would Economic Approach Be Enough?
Oct. 17, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" - Perspective On FTA : Should We Follow Singapore?
Oct. 10, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" : Perspective On What Asia Has to Do With A Weak Dollar
Oct. 3, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on the Cancun Collapse: WTO at a Crossroads
Sep. 26, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" - Perspective On APEC: What Should And Should Not Be Expected?
Sep. 19, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Currency Value: A Crucial Role for Currency Management
Sep. 12, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" - Perspective on Government and The Economy: Should Critical Views Be Taken Seriously?
Sep. 5, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Government Assisting Business: Implications of Policy and Process
Aug. 29, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" : Perspective on Terrorism and the Economy - The Fear Factor
Aug. 22, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" : National Tradition and Pride Ignored
Aug. 15, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X": Perspective on Vayupak Fund - Need for Clear Concept and Careful Implementation
Aug. 8, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X": Perspective on A Confidence Survey - How Important Is It?
Aug. 1, 2003
From the File of Mr. "X" : Perspective On Opinion of A Banker - Blame for Economic Crisis vs Credit for Economic Recovery
Jul. 25, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Free Trade Agreement: Balancing National And International Interests
Jul. 18, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - On The Sixth Anniversary of The Economic Crisis: Is There Any Lesson To Learn?
Jul. 11, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Dr. Olarn’s Forecast: Would Economic Optimism Prevail?
Jul. 4, 2003
From the File of Mr. X : Perspective on Economic Growth - The Ultimate Importance of Export
Jun. 27, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Asian Bond Fund: Conservative Finance Matters
Jun. 20, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Economic Cooperation: Importance of Regionalism and Multilateralism
Jun. 13, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on SARS and Tourism: Time for More Cooperation?
Jun. 6, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Fighting SARS: Would Going It Alone Be Enough?
May. 30, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Our Low Productivity and Competitiveness
May. 23, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Our Low Productivity and Competitiveness.
May. 16, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on SARS, Export and the Thai Economy
May. 9, 2003
From the File of Mr. X - Perspective on Revising Economic Growth: Importance of Realism, Independence and Policy Contribution
May. 2, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on the Fall of Saddam and the Rise of SARS
Apr. 25, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X - Perspective on Postwar Iraq: The United States and the Aftermath
Apr. 18, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on War in Iraq: Implications of a Long War
Apr. 11, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Invasion of Iraq: Sure Outcome but Difficult and Destabilising Aftermath?
Apr. 4, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - On Post-Saddam Iraq: Is it going to be good for US and other economies?
Mar. 28, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Turning Asset into Capital: Government and Banks Should Proceed with Care
Mar. 21, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Change at the Finance Ministry. Will a Pragmatist Have a Chance?
Mar. 14, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Cost and Consequences of War with Iraq
Mar. 7, 2003
From the File of Mr. X - Perspective on Intellectual Property: Could We Afford To make Haste Slowly?
Feb. 28, 2003
From the File of "Mr X" - Perspective on Education and the Economy
Feb. 21, 2003
From the File of Mr. X - Pespective on War, Violence and the Economy
Feb. 14, 2003
From the File of "Mr X" - Would Asia Lead Global Economic Growth?
Feb. 7, 2003
From the File of " Mr. X" - Perspective on Economic Growth Prediction: Who Should Do the Predicting?
Jan. 24, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Coping With Volatility
Jan. 16, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" : Perspective on Export Reliance for Growth
Jan. 10, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Outlook for Political Economy of 2003: Any Better Than 2002?
Jan. 2, 2003
From the File of "Mr. X" - Trends on Tax: Enlarging Base, Lowering Rates
Dec. 25, 2002
From the File of Mr. X - Perspective on Disposable Income Increase and the Challenge of Poverty
Dec. 19, 2002
From the File of Mr. X - What Lessons Should Thailand Learn from Its Critic?
Dec. 12, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Shortfall of Foreign Direct Investment and Developing Countries
Dec. 2, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Economic Growth: Bullish or Bearish?
Nov. 25, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Business, Politics and Corruption: A New and more Dangerous Trend?
Nov. 18, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective On Southeast Asia Economic Competitiveness and Regionalism
Nov. 11, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Watchwords for the Economy : Caution and Moderation
Nov. 1, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Impact and Implications of Terrorism
Oct. 25, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Asian Cooperation Dialogue: Vision, Reality and Possibilities
Oct. 21, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Economic Instability and Its Consequences
Oct. 11, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" : Perspective on War and Economy
Oct. 7, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Dr. Supachai’s WTO Debut: Could He Deliver His Pledge and Priority?
Sep. 17, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Importance of Assumptions
Sep. 9, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - A Perspective: Positive Economic Outlook Should Be Handled With Care
Aug. 30, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Challenge of Declining Foreign Direct Investment
Aug. 23, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Corporate Governance: Encouraging Development for a Long Journey
Aug. 16, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Currency Volatility: Beware of the Whole Picture
Aug. 9, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - US Corporate Malpractice: Is There a Lesson for Asia?
Aug. 2, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - New Round of Trade Negotiations: Challenges for Dr. Supachai
Jul. 19, 2002
Perspective: Rosy Predictions but Problems Remain
Jul. 4, 2002
From the File of "Mr X" - Five Years of the Economic Crisis: How Well Have We Coped?
Jul. 2, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Perspective on Economic Recovery: Confidence and Caution
Jun. 14, 2002
From the File of Mr. X: Perspective On Increasing Practice of Bribery In Business
Jun. 7, 2002
Uncertain Recovery Demands Extremely Careful Handling of Public Debt
May. 24, 2002
New airport urgently needs new chief
(member only)
May. 22, 2002
Must China Be A Threat?
May. 14, 2002
From the File of "Mr. X" - Economic Forecasting: How To Read What Is In It
Apr. 25, 2002
From the File of Mr. X: Decline In Foreign Investment - What Should be done?
Apr. 17, 2002
Is it urgent to improve Thai corporate governance?
Mar. 27, 2002
Perspective on Reform and the Economy
Mar. 18, 2002
Accumulated Deficit and Imports Rise: Two Indicators of Concern
Mar. 1, 2002
Perspective on World Economic Forum: Towards A More Socially-Engaged Business?
Feb. 12, 2002
The Year 2002 and the United States
Jan. 25, 2002
2001 The Year of Osama bin Laden, George W. Bush Jr. and Thaksin Shinawatra
Jan. 22, 2002
The Economy: Implications of US Recovery
Jan. 4, 2002
Perspective: Handling The Economy In A Global Recession
Dec. 14, 2001
War on Terrorism: The New Phase
(member only)
Nov. 30, 2001
War On Terrorism: Could The US Manage To Balance Security and Freedom?
Nov. 9, 2001
Is Economic Recovery Possible Without Reform?
Sep. 14, 2001
After The Verdict, Could The Prime Minister Deliver?
Aug. 10, 2001
Role of the Central Bank: Threatened by Government Control?
Jun. 8, 2001
Bush's Hundred Days: Towards A Republican America?
May. 11, 2001
Deficit Spending to Stimulate the Economy: An End in Itself?
Apr. 3, 2001
Ambitious Agenda and 'Populist' Policies: Can the Thaksin Government Deliver?
Mar. 1, 2001
President Bush: A Uniter with Republican Agenda?
(member only)
Feb. 2, 2001
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