Abstract
This paper looks at the currency crisis in Thailand, which started in the summer of 1997 and rapidly engulfed a number of East Asian "Tiger economies" in a major financial crisis. This crisis became a an interesting case study for economists who were interested in analyzing the pros and cons of globalization and laissez faire market economies. The author further examines the effects of the East Asian currency crisis, on Thailand itself, which underwent a painful re-adjustment of its economy.

Outline:
Background
The Danger Signals
Foreign Exchange Reserves
Current Accounts Deficit
Excessive Credit Expansion
Why Did the Growth Slow Down?
The Housing and Real Estate Bubble
The Stock Market Bubble
The Crisis
The Aftermath of the Crisis for Thailand
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The country took a number of measures to attract foreign capital during the 1980 and early 1990s. These included lifting of restrictions on foreign investments, elimination of most barriers on foreign ownership of export oriented industries, granting of tax incentives to foreign mutual funds and investments in the stock market, creation of closed-end mutual funds, and reduction of taxes on dividends remitted abroad (Antczak 40-41). These measures along with a pegged exchange rate policy (i.e., the Thai currency baht was pegged to the dollar and its value rose and fell with dollar's value), and the large differential in interest rates provided comfort to foreign investors who came to Thailand in droves. "

Tags:Thailand, currency, crisis, globalization, Asia

Abstract
The paper looks at how Ralph reports that the trafficking of women is a global issue, and according to Ralph, the problem of female trafficking is so extensive that there is no reliable method of obtaining exact figures of the numbers of women and children trafficked across national borders each year (sec. 1). Yet, the paper reveals that what is evident is that the problem exists in all nations, to include developed and non-developed counties. The paper discusses how in Thailand, the issue of trafficking has become so widespread that the government has begun to profit from trafficking, although Thailand has agreed to multiple international laws intended to abolish trafficking.

Tags:thailand, traffic, women

Abstract
The impact of globalization on the women of Thailand is examined in this article. In this paper, the analysis presents an overview of Thailand's economic growth. The writer also discusses the impact of that growth on the social and political structures. Further, the writer looks at the roles of women in the context of such change.

Tags:Thailand, globalization, social roles, religious hierarchy, Women, Buddhism, Globalization

Abstract
The paper includes analyses of the recent trends in Thailand's economy throughout history with a special focus on the events leading to the "East Asian Market Crisis" of the 1997 which originated in Thailand. The paper provides empirical evidence of what caused the crisis and what has been subsequently done in order to eradicate the negative effects of it on the economy. The paper mentions the future outlook of the economy.

From the Paper
"The ASEAN countries, or those that form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, have enjoyed unprecedented economic growth rates in the past 40 years. Although these countries, namely Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, constitute about 1.5 percent of the world economy (Hill, 832), they share about 5 percent of the world trade which makes their case a highly unique one. How these countries managed to increase their per capita income at an annual average rate of 5.5 percent during 1965-1990 (Rodrik, 13), remains a subject of avid study."

Tags:thailand, economicgrowth, marketcrisis

Abstract
This paper explains that the textile industry is one of the most import industries in Thailand. The author examines the business conditions and cultural conditions in Thailand. The paper explores the textile industry itself. Includes copies of some sources.

From the Paper
"The textile and garment industry in Thailand is currently one of the most important industries in the nation. Thailand has one of the more successful economies in Asia although it has struggled with debt and with an unstable currency. The nation also suffers from unrest among its Muslim minority populations generally located in the southern regions and this unrest could threaten the popularity and effectiveness of the prime minister. Against this backdrop, the country also faces ..."

Tags:Thailand, textile industry

Abstract
This is a paper on Thailand and a discussion on poverty and sustainable development. The paper shows how Thailand, oft-referred as one of the foremost of the Asian tiger economies, rose to the fore courtesy of trailblazing capitalist development and massive influx of foreign investment, particularly from Japan, to achieve a growth rate of over 10 percent in the 80s.

Tags:thailand, poverty, sustainable

Abstract
The paper discusses the sex trade as it relates to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases-specifically HIV/AIDS-and its role in human trafficking in the region. Of specific interest is the role that the government plays in managing the sex trade, why it has allowed it to flourish, and what actions (if any) it is taking to address these problems. The paper shows how the Thai government seems to have every interest in maintaining the institutionalization of the sex trade in Thailand so long as it can control the spread of HIV/AIDS.

From the Paper
"This paper shall examine the nature of the sex trade in Thailand through a review of existing literature on the subject. In particular, the author will discuss the sex trade as it relates to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases--specifically HIV/AIDS--and its role in human trafficking in the region. Of specific interest is the role that the government plays in managing the sex trade, why it has allowed it to flourish, and what actions (if any) it is taking to address these problems. Ultimately, the Thai government seems to have every interest in maintaining the institutionalization of the sex trade in Thailand so long..."

Tags:sex, trade, thailand

Abstract
This paper examines the rise of Buddhism in Thailand, focusing on the influence of Mongkut both in his own time and through history to modern Hollywood.

From the Paper
"The rise of Buddhism in Thailand during the ...th and ...th centuries can be attributed to King Mongkut whose exemplary practice of the Buddhist way of life strengthened and enhanced interest in Buddhism. Mongkut is best known in Western cultures for his relationship with the Victorian governess hired to teach his children which was immortalized in the movie versions of "The King and I" featuring sensationalized accounts of Siamese court life. Ross Mongkut was not the musical clown or the irrational despot that the movies..."

Tags:Buddhism, Islam, Thailand, Mongkut, religion, war, jihad, Holy Wars, moral, ethical, relativism, Hollywood, Harrison Ford

Abstract
This is a memorandum about urban bias and urban development in Thailand. The paper looks at the percentage of people who live in urban areas as well as the general economic situation.

Tags:thailand, urban, bias

Abstract
This paper explains Thailand and its recovery from the 1990s Asian financial crisis. The author presents the situation arising from the Thai government's decision to float the bhat. The paper stresses the relationship between economics and national security.

From the Paper
"On July ..., Thailand experienced an economic shock that impacted a number of distant countries. As Gerald Fry put it, "The decision by the Thai government to float the Thai baht caused a free-fall in the value ...""

Tags:Thailand, economics, Asian financial crisis