Thailand in 1985: Prem Continues to Survive

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword v
3. Contents vi
4. Introduction viii
5. The Region
6. Shifting Alignments in Regional Politics 3
7. The Market Economies of Southeast Asia in 1985: ASEAN Pays The Price 12
8. The Second Bandung Conference: The Utility of a "Non-Event" 31
9. Brunei
10. Brunei Darussalam in 1985: A Year of Nation-Building 45
11. Burma
12. Burma in 1985: A Nation "On Hold" 55
13. Burma's Energy Use: Perils and Promises 68
14. Indonesia
15. Indonesia in 1985: A Year of Trials 99
16. Indonesia's Economy: Performance and Policy Options in a Post-OPEC World 122
17. Kampuchea
18. Kampuchea in 1985: Between Crocodiles and Tigers 139
19. Laos
20. Laos in 1985: Time to Take Stock 165
21. Malaysia
22. Malaysia in 1985: A Question of Management 185
23. The Malaysian Economy: The Shadow of 1990 208
24. The Philippines
25. The Philippines in 1985: A Continuing Crisis of Confidence 225
26. The Philippine Economy in 1985: The Decline Continues 239
27. Singapore
28. Singapore in 1985: Signs of Change in Leadership Style and the Emerging New Problems 261
29. Singapore's Economy: Growth and Structural Change 273
30. The Downturn in the Singapore Economy: Problems, Prospects and Possibilities for Recovery 296
31. Thailand
32. Thailand in 1985: Prem Continues to Survive 315
33. Thailand's Economic Performance in 1985 and Future Prospects 333
34. Vietnam
35. Vietnam in 1985: The Fettered Economy 353