Japanese Investors Satisfied With Thai Flood Prevention Plan: Industry Minister

[kerryk]

how many "escorts" did it take to convince them?

I'd do it for 7 but I don't think you are talking about me. What are you talking about and who is them? It's not Japanese investors is it? That would actually be sort of on topic!

[w11guy]

Good news but of course it will be seen as a negative by many posters who know better than both Thais and Japanese.

Well I may come across as negative but if 400 of them showed up for his obvious one sided talk why if they were satisfied with the work already being done.

Is he saying the Japanese investors are stupid and don't do do diligence before they invest.They just sit around and listen to a obviously biased speaker. Maybe it is not a matter of knowing better than them but a matter of knowing a little bit of what they are like.

Currently, Japanese investors are the largest group of foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Thailand, and responsible for 45% of the investment projects, which applied for investment promotion measures from the BOI during the past 5 months. http://www.dredgingt...s-to-investors/

It is hard to believe the Japanese economy is one of the largest in the world. They must be really dummies investing in Thailand while Yingluck is in charge!

Obviously you know nothing about investing. You sound extremely naive. There is plenty of money to be made in Thailand and it doesn't matter who's in charge. Many investors are making lots of money here. Sounds like you can't so you want to knock others.

[lounger]

Japanese investors are satisfied with Thailand’s flood prevention plan..Yes I am happy with the plans too ( the plan being to stop future damage to property). its the execution that bothers me.

[kerryk]

Well I may come across as negative but if 400 of them showed up for his obvious one sided talk why if they were satisfied with the work already being done.

Is he saying the Japanese investors are stupid and don't do do diligence before they invest.They just sit around and listen to a obviously biased speaker. Maybe it is not a matter of knowing better than them but a matter of knowing a little bit of what they are like.

Currently, Japanese investors are the largest group of foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Thailand, and responsible for 45% of the investment projects, which applied for investment promotion measures from the BOI during the past 5 months. http://www.dredgingt...s-to-investors/

It is hard to believe the Japanese economy is one of the largest in the world. They must be really dummies investing in Thailand while Yingluck is in charge!

Obviously you know nothing about investing. You sound extremely naive. There is plenty of money to be made in Thailand and it doesn't matter who's in charge. Many investors are making lots of money here. Sounds like you can't so you want to knock others.

You missed the point of my post. Sorry. Google sarcasm.

[kerryk]

Japanese investors are satisfied with Thailand’s flood prevention plan..Yes I am happy with the plans too ( the plan being to stop future damage to property). its the execution that bothers me.

Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all

[waza]

Japanese investors are satisfied with Thailand’s flood prevention plan..Yes I am happy with the plans too ( the plan being to stop future damage to property). its the execution that bothers me.

Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all

You have spoken to them personally?

[kerryk]

Why? Have you?

Do you think it is necessary to verify MCOT? I think the moderators would not agree with you. I think most times the debates on Thai Visa are on the content of the story rather than the veracity of MCOT. Bloomberg also ranks Thailand 2nd only behind China as an emerging country investment opportunity. You think Bloomberg is accurate? Bloomberg certainly knows about the flood.

[waza]

Why? Have you?

Do you think it is necessary to verify MCOT? I think the moderators would not agree with you. I think most times the debates on Thai Visa are on the content of the story rather than the veracity of MCOT. Bloomberg also ranks Thailand 2nd only behind China as an emerging country investment opportunity. You think Bloomberg is accurate? Bloomberg certainly knows about the flood.

No I havent spoken to them, nor do I pretend to know what they think. However, your post clearly indicates that you know the Japanese investors aren't bothered at all. "Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all " Kerryk 2012.

No mention there of MCOT, Bloomberg et al, they are a more recent addition to try and misdirect and cloud the issue.

Edited July 3, 2012 by waza

[kerryk]

Why? Have you?

Do you think it is necessary to verify MCOT? I think the moderators would not agree with you. I think most times the debates on Thai Visa are on the content of the story rather than the veracity of MCOT. Bloomberg also ranks Thailand 2nd only behind China as an emerging country investment opportunity. You think Bloomberg is accurate? Bloomberg certainly knows about the flood.

No I havent spoken to them, nor do I pretend to know what they think. However, your post clearly indicates that you know the Japanese investors aren't bothered at all. "Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all " Kerryk 2012.

No mention there of MCOT, Bloomberg et al, they are a more recent addition to try and misdirect and cloud the issue.

I suppose if you disagree with the point of the OP and MCOT where the OP appeared and want to push the same old tired agenda of Thaksin bad red shirts bad then one might call any repetition of the point of the OP misdirection. On the other hand if you agree with the OP they one must assume that Japanese investors are satisfied with the Thai flood prevention plan. Certainly we can assume most investors represented by Bloomberg consider Thailand a good investment; among emerging nations second only to China. I think it about time Waza that you stopped crying over spilled milk and saw that the rest of the world does not share your view about the sorry state of Thailand. The rest of the world is investing in Thailand and considers the current state of affairs a promising one.

[waza]

Why? Have you?

Do you think it is necessary to verify MCOT? I think the moderators would not agree with you. I think most times the debates on Thai Visa are on the content of the story rather than the veracity of MCOT. Bloomberg also ranks Thailand 2nd only behind China as an emerging country investment opportunity. You think Bloomberg is accurate? Bloomberg certainly knows about the flood.

No I havent spoken to them, nor do I pretend to know what they think. However, your post clearly indicates that you know the Japanese investors aren't bothered at all. "Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all " Kerryk 2012.

No mention there of MCOT, Bloomberg et al, they are a more recent addition to try and misdirect and cloud the issue.

I suppose if you disagree with the point of the OP and MCOT where the OP appeared and want to push the same old tired agenda of Thaksin bad red shirts bad then one might call any repetition of the point of the OP misdirection. On the other hand if you agree with the OP they one must assume that Japanese investors are satisfied with the Thai flood prevention plan. Certainly we can assume most investors represented by Bloomberg consider Thailand a good investment; among emerging nations second only to China. I think it about time Waza that you stopped crying over spilled milk and saw that the rest of the world does not share your view about the sorry state of Thailand. The rest of the world is investing in Thailand and considers the current state of affairs a promising one.

I might agree or disagree but I find it hard to understand your poorly written post. Whats the "agenda of Thaksin bad red shirts bad" and what does that have to do with Japanese investors? However we could assume anything but a the old joke says that just makes an ass of u and me.

PS: The rest of the world agrees with me................

Thailand: Country Moves To Rebuild Investor Confidence In Wake Of Floods

http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/content/thailand-country-moves-rebuild-investor-confidence-wake-floods-2

Thailand needs to sharpen its competitiveness as it has been sliding in all key areas of development, particularly rules and laws, education and productivity, while losing attractiveness to other countries, especially those in Asean, which is moving towards full integration by 2015, according to a European report.

http://www.asianewsnet.net/home/news.php?id=32687

[coma]

Who said Japs aren't easy to satisfy ?

[kerryk]

Who said Japs aren't easy to satisfy ?

No one I know.

[kerryk]

Why? Have you?

Do you think it is necessary to verify MCOT? I think the moderators would not agree with you. I think most times the debates on Thai Visa are on the content of the story rather than the veracity of MCOT. Bloomberg also ranks Thailand 2nd only behind China as an emerging country investment opportunity. You think Bloomberg is accurate? Bloomberg certainly knows about the flood.

No I havent spoken to them, nor do I pretend to know what they think. However, your post clearly indicates that you know the Japanese investors aren't bothered at all. "Funny it doesn't bother the Japanese investors at all " Kerryk 2012.

No mention there of MCOT, Bloomberg et al, they are a more recent addition to try and misdirect and cloud the issue.

I suppose if you disagree with the point of the OP and MCOT where the OP appeared and want to push the same old tired agenda of Thaksin bad red shirts bad then one might call any repetition of the point of the OP misdirection. On the other hand if you agree with the OP they one must assume that Japanese investors are satisfied with the Thai flood prevention plan. Certainly we can assume most investors represented by Bloomberg consider Thailand a good investment; among emerging nations second only to China. I think it about time Waza that you stopped crying over spilled milk and saw that the rest of the world does not share your view about the sorry state of Thailand. The rest of the world is investing in Thailand and considers the current state of affairs a promising one.

I might agree or disagree but I find it hard to understand your poorly written post. Whats the "agenda of Thaksin bad red shirts bad" and what does that have to do with Japanese investors? However we could assume anything but a the old joke says that just makes an ass of u and me.

PS: The rest of the world agrees with me................

Thailand: Country Moves To Rebuild Investor Confidence In Wake Of Floods

http://www.oxfordbus...e-wake-floods-2

Thailand needs to sharpen its competitiveness as it has been sliding in all key areas of development, particularly rules and laws, education and productivity, while losing attractiveness to other countries, especially those in Asean, which is moving towards full integration by 2015, according to a European report.

http://www.asianewsn...ws.php?id=32687

Check your sources! The second one is the Nation, Thaksin bad, bad, newspaper. I guess t would be asking too much to request some kind on analysis of why Thailand is in such bad shape in your opinion when the rest of the world says it is doing great.

[waza]

In my opinion Thailand has been mismanaged since the Asian crisis, it has gone from a tiger economy to nearly a failed state due to incompetent and corrupt leadership. I see this trend accelerating in the future as the Thai government increases the countries debt to pay for corrupt policies that do little to increase sustained GDP growth. However, the majority of the worlds economies are basket cases. again due to de-regulation leading to corrupt economic practices. Asia is one of the few areas of continued growth in GDP, as Thailand is in Asia investor will continue to invest money there as a proxy for investment in China. Thailand traditionally had large labour pool of low paid workers, a environmental and taxation policy that is industry favourable, this combined with the debt driven growth in GDP gives the illusion the Thai economy is doing well.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Thai Economy Worst Than Expected...But Predicted Accurately Here at Naam Bplah Not at Reuters

As revealed three weeks ago at the Wall Street Journal and several other financial media outlets including Reuters Thai GDP is expected to drop again. This is a surprise and a shock to the main stream financial outlets? Why?

http://myfishsauce.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/thai-economy-worst-than-expectedbut.html

http://www.asiamoney.com/Article/3044021/Yinglucks-pricey-promises-frame-Thailands-economic-future.html

Edited July 4, 2012 by waza

[metisdead]

A baiting post which began an off topic discussion has been removed as well as the ensuing posts.

[h90]

400 listened to their roadshow propaganda performance.

But how many of those 400 actual specified they are happy?

Or did around 10 specificallysay, 'We are happy with what you say you are doing.',

and the Minister is running with that intentionally ambiguous statement?

If Thailand, the hub of hubs is winning on each and every front all the time, then why is this country on a constant downturn?

It was in a downturn when the airport was closed due to some rabble but since Yingluck has been in charge it has been in an upturn. Who told you it was in a downturn? Certainly not the Japanese. They are coming on like gangbusters.

Well 2 days more for shipping per airplane wasn't nice, but not the big problem as well.

[kerryk]

I googled Bloomberg Thailand investment. What I got was

Thailand Proving Best After China Among Emerging Markets

Thailand May Get $200 Million China Investment Quota Under QFII Program

Fleet Says Ford `Long-Term Investor' in Thailand

I think the Japanese investors realize Bloomberg is a good source of economic news and they are indeed satisfied with the flood prevention plan.

[waza]

I googled Bloomberg Thailand investment. What I got was

Thailand Proving Best After China Among Emerging Markets

Thailand May Get $200 Million China Investment Quota Under QFII Program

Fleet Says Ford `Long-Term Investor' in Thailand

I think the Japanese investors realize Bloomberg is a good source of economic news and they are indeed satisfied with the flood prevention plan.

Foreigners Sell

The SET Index gained 1.1 percent as of 10:09 a.m. local time, rising in line with regional peers. It has fallen 9.4 percent over the past month, more than benchmarks in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.

Overseas investors sold a net 1.32 billion baht ($41.8 million) of Thai stocks yesterday, extending net sales this month to $66.7 million. An index measuring consumer sentiment fell to 67.1 in May from 67.5 in April, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said yesterday. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-05/thai-democracy-tested-as-judges-battle-thaksin-southeast-asia.html

You really know your stuff kerryk

[cup-O-coffee]

"However, what Japanese investors are worried about is a lack of skilled laborers"

Ahhh... the truth shines for but a brief, glimmering moment.

Can anyone say "Airport of Smiles"?

Was this comment inserted by the writer of this article? I suspect it was, since I cannot believe that this information would be disclosed publicly by those who are currying the favor and acceptance of Japanese business and currency in the Thai bank accounts.

The Japanese are not stupid and they are not ignorant by any means. They are meticulous bean counters and geniuses at business and world class competitiveness. They are well on their way to their 100 year goal of being the transportation provider to the world.

The post World War 2 pact with Thailand enables them with many benefits of doing business with this country.

I do not think that there is anything going on that the Japanese investors and businessmen do not already know about and have already conceived several plans and back-up options.

This information about meetings and such is a front that veils more meaningful relationships and ventures that people like us are not privy to.

Does anyone really think that the Japanese did not know about the flood liabilities when they chose the locations for those plants? It is a write-off and I'll wager the profits exceed the collateral damage exponentially.

[waza]

"However, what Japanese investors are worried about is a lack of skilled laborers"

Ahhh... the truth shines for but a brief, glimmering moment.

Can anyone say "Airport of Smiles"?

Was this comment inserted by the writer of this article? I suspect it was, since I cannot believe that this information would be disclosed publicly by those who are currying the favor and acceptance of Japanese business and currency in the Thai bank accounts.

The Japanese are not stupid and they are not ignorant by any means. They are meticulous bean counters and geniuses at business and world class competitiveness. They are well on their way to their 100 year goal of being the transportation provider to the world.

The post World War 2 pact with Thailand enables them with many benefits of doing business with this country.

I do not think that there is anything going on that the Japanese investors and businessmen do not already know about and have already conceived several plans and back-up options.

This information about meetings and such is a front that veils more meaningful relationships and ventures that people like us are not privy to.

Does anyone really think that the Japanese did not know about the flood liabilities when they chose the locations for those plants? It is a write-off and I'll wager the profits exceed the collateral damage exponentially.

The decision to maintain their Thai factories is view of the flooding is only one consideration, these factories are part of a world wide supply chain. To have them isolated by flood water with no way to get the produce out and therefore breaking the supply chain, is a far greater consideration.

[Moruya]

You missed the point of my post. Sorry. Google sarcasm.

Hahahahahaha

Google "grammar"!

Edited July 15, 2012 by Moruya