I'm no economist but this seems rather steep ...
Thai inflation rose 2.53% in May
June 1, 2102
BANGKOK, 2 June 2012 – Thai consumer prices rose further in May while officials affirmed that the inflationary pressure looks set to ease in the near future.
Permanent Secretary for Commerce Yanyong Phuangrach said on Friday that Thailand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May stood at 115.23, up 2.53 percent from the same month of last year and 0.39 percent from April.
The rise was induced by higher food and beverage prices and lower farm produce, which was caused by prolonged hot weather in the country, according to the Commerce Ministry’s data.
During the first 5 months of 2012, Thai CPI recorded an average increase of 3.03 percent.
Despite this, Mr. Yanyong said that, when compared with the current economic growth trend of Thailand, the latest CPI data is not of any worries as the overall situation is acceptable and shows stability.
In addition, the Core CPI in May stood at 108.15, up 1.95 percent year-on-year and 0.29 percent month-on-month. The country’s Core CPI during the months of January to May 2012 increased 2.46 percent on average.
The Permanent Secretary for Commerce stated that May inflation is actually representing an easing trend as produce prices have not risen significantly, when compared with the same period of last year.
He attributed the positive outlook to the sound and recovering conditions of the Thai economy, while maintaining this year’s inflation target at 3.3-3.8 percent.
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Originally Posted by cluezo
...definitely acceptable: especially if you're a civil servant receiving generous donations from business cronies...folks denied access to the trough, however, feel the squeeze...fortunately, the baht has fallen enough, in dollar terms, to make up for inflation...
...majestically enthroned amid the vulgar herd...
"Permanent Secretary for Commerce Yanyong Phuangrach said on Friday that Thailand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May stood at 115.23, up 2.53 percent from the same month of last year and 0.39 percent from April."
That 2.53 percent increase is in comparison with the previous year's CPI for May (representing a year's growth, not a month's) which IMO is not that significant. So far so good for Thailand.
Now, how is the flood control effort progressing?
Last edited by Papa; 3rd June 2012 at 07:57.
“Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way for himself if society is sweeping towards destruction. . . . What is needed to stop the trend towards socialism and despotism is common sense and moral courage.” Ludwig von Mises
...you're obviously not living on the margin locally...
...swimmingly, thanks: government cash has compensated many local and foreign cronies for last year's damage and new borrowing will be set aside for this year's disaster. Unfortunately, klongs remain clogged, monkey cheeks continue to be layered with new building, and the dams are half-full or half-empty, depending on your politics...fortunately, 5-legged calves and still-born fetuses continue to hint at lottery numbers...
Last edited by tomcat; 3rd June 2012 at 08:22.
Obviously not - being a "conservative", and doused by the love of Jesus, Papa is flush with cash and only has smirks reserved for the kind of hedonistic heathens like yourself, dontcha know...
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