Hopeless in Bangkok: Thai infrastructure plans create a new kind of jam

Article Abstract:

The planned infrastructure projects of Thailand's newly elected government could spell a whole new set of public works headaches for the country. In 1990, this same group of politicians awarded a $3.2 billion infrastructure project to Hopewell Holdings Inc. The project is less than 10% completed due to conflicts between the government and the firm. History now seems to be repeating itself with the announcement of plans to construct new roads, airports and railroads by Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa.

Laws, regulations and rules, Public works

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Outcome of Thai election not likely to shift policy

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A change in Thailand's leadership is unlikely to affect government policies. However, PM Chuan Leekpai and his Democrat Party are trying their best to block the victory of the Palang Dharma Party, which is headed by telecommunications tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra. If Palang Dharma gets majority of the seats in Parliament, Thailand will remain a country dominated by business leaders. Since the Sept. 1992 elections, Thai's cabinet has included five former bank presidents or chairmen.

Political campaigns, Businessmen

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Chavalit takes his case to foreign investors

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Thai PM candidate Gen. Chavalit Yongchaiyudh is seeking foreign investor support for the Nov. 17, 1996, elections. Chavalit guaranteed investors from Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK that, if elected, he will promote competition in the telecommunications industry, strive for economic stability rather than excess growth and avoid meddling in central bank affairs. Chevalit, who is the current Thai deputy PM and defense minister, is running under the New Aspiration Party.

Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Campaign funds, Chavalit, Yongchaiyudh

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