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Old 09-01-2007, 18:46
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Originally Posted by K2 View Post
From BKK Post:

"A maximum of 15 Thai-listed companies

Few foriegn companies are listed anyway.

from the same article

"Companies that already invest and use the nominee structure will have to liquidate or find a partner within one year," said Ekachai Chongvisal, who helps oversee the equivalent of $2 billion at Tisco Asset Management Co in Bangkok.

"Given the strict timeframe of 12 months I doubt many Thai investors will be able to absorb all this liquidation."

If it was only a handful of companies, then they could flip ownership without much worry.

K2, with respect, if this was such a small deal then the local foreign business community wouldn't be reacting they way they are. Maybe they have better insight into the workings here than foreign forex traders.

I agree we have to wait. I think it won't be good news. Thailand should be moving toward liberalization and true foreign ownership.
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