An expensive fiscal stimulus

Article Abstract:

The pricey plans of Thaksin Shinawatra's government to boost Thailand's economy by taking up number of infrastructure projects are delineated. The government has decided to spend $37 billion for new roads, highways and trains that will help ease city's traffic congestion.

Government expenditures, Public affairs, Infrastructure (Economics), Political activity, Prime ministers, Government finance, Thaksin, Shinawatra (Thai prime minister)

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New Flu fears

Article Abstract:

The bird-flu epidemic seems to be becoming worse before it gets better. In fact in Thailand it is feared that it might soon become a human-influenza plague.

Health aspects, Avian influenza

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Money and monks

Article Abstract:

The dichotomy of Buddhism and economics in Thailand is discussed.

Cover Story, Buddhism, Lamaism

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