Chapter 276 Distribution of Wealth and Power in Thailand
Zhou Ming was stunned for a moment on the other side of the phone, obviously quite surprised that Caitlin would say this, because in Zhou Ming's impression, Caitlin was all very proud girls.
After the meeting with Anna and Banchaitanapa, Zhou Ming immediately returned to the room and called Caitlin. Before dialing out the phone, Zhou Ming thought that Caitlin might be arrogant or continued to be cold and pretended not to know about this, but he didn't expect that he would say so directly that he missed himself in the first sentence.
But thinking about it is the most normal thing. He has been leaving Europe for so long, how could he not think of himself?
Caitlin also had a little blushing face. In fact, she didn't understand why she said such a sentence. She had thought long ago that if Zhou Ming knew what she instructed Anna to do in Thailand, what would she say when he called her. Caitlin even had many script conversations for herself in the past half month, and even had secretly practiced in front of the mirror several times when there was no one.
However, no matter how Kaitlin practiced and imagined herself, how well she prepared, when she finally received a call from Zhou Ming, she threw all preparations out of the sky, and the words were left with this sentence "Zhou Ming, I miss you."
"I miss you too," said Zhou Ming.
Zhou Ming said this without any perfunctory at all, but sincerely. Caitlin could also hear Zhou Ming's sincerity. She then said: "Zhou Ming, I don't want to be a princess anymore, and I don't want to find my family's property anymore. I will be by your side and accompany you to love you well, so that you can love you with pampering and loving you!"
"If you really think so, come to Bangkok at any time, I will wait for you here. Don't worry, I will help you solve the problems about the Harrusburg family industry!" Zhou Ming said very seriously, like a vow.
Zhou Ming felt a little guilty after saying that, because Su Han had been with him all the time, especially she wanted to hear what she would say to Caitlin, but when he looked up, Su Han had already left.
Caitlin was very happy and still smiled like crying with tears. At this moment, Caitlin felt that she was the happiest.
Zhou Ming is serious, Caitlin is also serious, but they all understand that this is just saying, not saying that they can't be done. At least what they are doing now is working in this direction?
"Zhou Ming, you have met Anna, right?" Caitlin asked suddenly.
"I just finished talking with her, and there were two investment institutions she just acquired when they were having the meeting." Zhou Ming replied.
"Are it Tianwang Insurance Group and Sowan Securities?" Caitlin asked.
Anna's actions in Thailand were commanded by Caitlin, so Zhou Ming was not surprised that she could name the two companies in one word: "Can you tell me your thoughts? Don't be afraid of disturbing my thinking or whatever, you know that my thinking is determined in the search."
Caitlin pondered for a moment and asked, "Zhou Ming, do you understand the distribution of wealth and power in Thailand?"
Zhou Ming said he knew: "Thailand has four major consortiums that have absolute influence on the Thai economy, namely the Mai Qing Consortium, which made its fortune by tobacco and various minerals in the northwest, the two major consortiums in Bangkok's royal nobles and the Chinese in Chinatown, and the Pattaya Consortium in the south relying on tourism and mining."
Caitlin took Zhou Ming's words and said: "It is these four consortiums that not only control more than 80% of the entire Thailand's industries, but not only every city official and every general, all the best hospitals are from these consortiums, but even the warlords who occupy land as king poppy in the Golden Triangle have close ties with these consortiums."
"Before we entered the market, these consortiums had already turned over there, but these consortiums were not monolithic. So in order to balance the situation in Thailand, we must divide it from it. Tianwang Insurance Group and Sowan Securities are good choices."
Caitlin then told Zhou Ming: "Although their headquarters are both in Bangkok, they actually do not belong to the royal aristocratic consortium in Bangkok, but to the Mai Qing and Pattaya consortium respectively. However, because he is located in Bangkok, he is not only excluded by other consortiums, but even his own consortium is not willing to invest too much resources in Bangkok, which makes the two companies' status in Bangkok very embarrassing and easier to conquer."
Zhou Ming took over Caitlin's words and said: "So you asked Anna to acquire these two companies not just for the sake of the two companies, but through this acquisition, you can open up the two major consortiums Mai Qing and Pattaya."
Caitlin nodded and said that she was thinking: "The time is very short now, and I can't think of any other way for a while."
"This is enough." Zhou Ming said, "Then what's next? It's not enough to just acquire these two companies, we need more."
"I haven't thought about the next question yet, because I know Zhou Ming, you will be here soon, so I only think about it here." Caitlin said.
This made Zhou Ming feel speechless. Unexpectedly, Caitlin actually did this, especially her tone that she was not ashamed but proud.
But it is normal to think about it carefully. After all, the time is so short, Caitlin's main energy is still to master the matter of accepting the Harrusburg family industry. You should know that those things are not simple. No one will be willing to spit out their own industry, let alone so many old stubborn people. She is just on a whim about the matter in Thailand. It is great that she can do this.
"Okay, I understand, I will think about the next thing again." Zhou Ming had no choice but to say.
Caitlin said with a nod, and she seemed to feel that she had not done the right thing, and continued: "But I think the conflicts between the royal nobles and localities in Bangkok may be taken advantage of."
Zhou Ming said he knew, and he and Caitlin then hung up the phone after saying a few more words.
There is no doubt that Zhou Ming and Caitlin miss each other very much, but Caitlin's pride made her not allow her to show too much. The sentence "Zhou Ming, I miss you" was already her super-level performance, while Zhou Ming's head was really messy.
Before Zhou Ming came to Thailand, he knew that the situation here was messy, with various forces mixed together, including central and local royal nobles and local local kings. They did not obey each other, and many forces had already defected to the consortiums such as Morgan.
This is absurd and illogical to help foreign capital plunder domestic resources, but it is actually very normal. After all, most capitalists believe in the saying that capitalists have no borders but only interests. It is precisely because of this that when their country is affected by foreign capital, their capitalists will quickly become the leader. The party helps foreign capital plunder domestic capital in a crazy way.
This was the case with the Plaza Agreement. Everyone knows that Western countries collectively plunder the wealth of the notebook, but the one who makes the most ruthless is the notebook itself. They use the economy to kidnap the government and force them to accept the Plaza Agreement. Otherwise, it would be really not that simple for the United States and other Western chaebols to plunder the notebook.
The end result was that the bank economy collapsed directly and regressed for ten years. Capitalists made a fortune, but ordinary people turned into beggars.
The situation in Thailand now is just a replica of the last incident again.
So if that's the case...
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Zhou Ming's mind, but when he thought about it carefully, he couldn't remember anything, as if he was just his own illusion.
Zhou Ming sat there and thought about it carefully for a long time, and finally had to give up. Obviously, it was not so easy to remember at this time. Besides, he believed that no matter what age it was, if he was the best, he would definitely remember it. If it were not the best, then it would be no difference whether he thought about it or not. Of course, the most important thing is that he had confidence in himself, and even if he couldn't remember it, there would be a way to solve it.
At this time, a gust of fragrant wind came, and Zhou Ming saw that Su Han came over with a foot basin to wash his feet.
"So Xiaohan, did you give me foot washing water just now?" Zhou Ming asked blankly.
"Of course, Zhou Ming, do you think I will really eavesdrop on the phone call between you and that Austrian princess?" Su Han said.
Zhou Ming scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly. In fact, he had a doubt just now. It was noon now, so why did she give herself foot washing water? It seemed that she was stimulated by Caitlin.
Seeing through but not saying it out loud, Su Han took the initiative to take off Zhou Ming's shoes and socks to help wash his feet. After washing, he held Zhou Ming's feet for massage.
As he pressed, Su Han suddenly asked: "Did Caitlin have already thought of a way to Thailand for you?"
Zhou Ming shook his head: "No, the situation in Thailand is too chaotic, and Morgan and other consortiums have already made arrangements. We entered the market too late, so it is difficult to get in again."
Su Han looked up in surprise: "What can she do? But she has sent Anna here and has also acquired so many Chinese companies, as well as Tianwang Insurance Group and Suowan Securities Company, she cannot have no plans for her own, right?"
"It's really not." Zhou Ming said, "Her current approach is just based on general capital operations. It may seem very powerful, but it is not helpful to the entire situation in fact. This is why she has no one to stop her from doing so many things in Thailand."
Su Han felt a little confused. She originally thought that since Caitlin sent Anna over, she would be somewhat prepared and could help Zhou Ming reduce a lot of trouble. However, Caitlin is not prepared either, so wouldn't she go around and then return to the starting point?
"Then what should we do now?" Su Han asked. She was in a low mood, feeling that she couldn't help Zhou Ming, even if she didn't have a complete plan like Caitlin.
Zhou Ming thought for a while and said, "Let's talk to the Prime Minister of Thailand and the royal representative first, but this time I have to ask Xiao Han, you are helping outside."
Chapter completed!