Thai Press Reports articles from August 2009

Thai Press Reports archives from August 2009

Iran: Leader: Post-Election Unrests Pre-Planned.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined that the post-election unrests in Iran were pre-planned. "I don't accuse the leaders of the recent incidents of being affiliated with...

United Kingdom/Iran: Cambridge Hosts Iran's Shahnameh Exhibition.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - An exhibition of illustrations of Shahnameh, a magnum poetic opus by the Persian poet Ferdowsi, was held at the University of Cambridge in England. A total of 120 manuscripts, illustrations, tile works, metal dishes...

Iran/Qatar: Iran, Qatar Highlight Promotion of Ties.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Abdollah Sohrabi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani Thursday in Doha held talks on ways to foster bilateral cooperation. The Emir of Qatar expressed hope that the two...

Iran/Iraq: Abdul Aziz al-Hakim's Funeral Procession Held in Tehran.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The funeral procession of the departed Head of Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC) Abdul Aziz al-Hakim was held before Iraqi embassy in Tehran on Thursday. A number of Iranian and Iraqi officials including Secretary...

Iran/Cuba: Iran, Cuba Stress Expansion of Cooperation.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said the country's foreign policy seeks more convergence between Iran and Latin America in all spheres. In a farewell visit with Cuban ambassador to Iran Fernando Garcia...

Iran/Iraq: Supreme Leader Condoles Hakim's Death.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution on Thursday expressed his grief and condolences on the death of the head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC) Abdul Aziz Hakim. In his message, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...

Iran/Yemen: FM: Tehran Concerned about Shiites' Condition in Yemen.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Tehran is concerned about the condition of Shiites in Yemen. "Iran supports good relation between Yemeni government and Houthi Shiites in the country," Mottaki said in a...

Iran/Iraq: Larijani Lauds Late Hakim's Role in Iraq.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani Thursday hailed late Abdul Aziz Hakim's role in toppling former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's regime and the establishment of an Islamic government in that country. He made...

Iran/Iraq: Ahmadinejad Sympathizes with Iraqis over Hakim's Demise.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday expressed sympathy with the Iraqi nation and government over the death of Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC) Head Abdul Aziz Hakim. Abdul Aziz Hakim, who was under...

Iran: ElBaradei to Release Report on Iran Friday.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Iranian Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ali Asqar Soltanieh reiterated that nuclear watchdog's chief Mohamed ElBaradei will release his latest report on Iran as early as Friday. "Mohamed...

Thailand: KH stock price increases as its board decides to pay interim dividend.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Bangkok Chain Hospital Public Company Limited (KH)'s stock price rose today as its board has decided to pay off an interim dividend to its shareholders. The dividend will be paid off at a ratio of 4:3 shares, but it...

Thailand: PRO expects loss of 300 million baht this year.
August 31, 2009... Section: Corporate News - Mr. Kriangkrai Loetsiriphan, a committee member and Deputy Managing Director for the Management and Financial Accounting Division of Professional West Technology (1999) Public Company Limited (PRO) said his company...

Thailand: PF chief expects its sales volume to hit target.
August 31, 2009... Section: Corporate News - Perfect Property Public Company Limited (PF)'s Managing Director, Chainit Ngowsirimanee, said his company's sales volume would hit his company's projection of 8.4-8.5 billion baht for the whole year 2009. Mr. Chainit...

Thailand: H sign posted on TIES stocks.
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) posted a Trading Halt (H) sign on TIES stocks due to the emergence of significant documents pertaining to trade negotiations between its giant shareholders and a foreign investor. The...

Thailand: BLL stock price stable.
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The price of stocks of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (BBL) remained unchanged today. They remained stable since yesterday as BBL board resolved to pay off dividends to those shareholders to hold interim common stocks. ...

Thailand: Price of BAY stocks remains unchanged.
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The price of stocks of the Bank of Ayudhya Public Company (BAY) have remained unchanged since yesterday (August 27, 2009). BAY's shareholders were given the go ahead to take over some subsidiaries under the management of GE...

Thailand: ALife earns almost Bt200 million premiums.
August 31, 2009... Section: Corporate News - Advance Life Assurance (ALife)'s Managing Director Chaophan Phanthong expressed his satisfaction over ALife's performance in the first half of 2009. ALife earned increasing premiums worth almost 200 million baht. ...

Thailand: Bangkok Airways joins Chiang Mai's Nimman Life Fair.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Bangkok Airways will offer up to 20% discounts for FLYER PASS - the latest choice for smart travel at the Nimman Life Fair, Nimmanhemin Road which is being held from 28 - 30 August 2009. The FLYER PASS is divided to 4...

Thailand: Abundant purchase seen in AKR stocks today.
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - Abundant purchase was seen in the stocks of Ekarat Engineering Public Company Limited (AKR) today (August 28, 2009) as investors bought them on speculation. The price of AKR stocks has previously remained unchanged while...

Thailand: EASTW aims revenue growth of 10-15%.
August 31, 2009... Section: Corporate News - Eastern Water Resources Development and Management PLC (EASTW)'s Managing Director Praphan Atsawaaree said EASTW took aim at revenue growth of 10-15 percent for the whole of 2009. Mr. Praphan expressed confidence...

Thailand: PLE targets benefit growth of Bt7.9 billion in Q3.
August 31, 2009... Section: Corporate News - - Power Line Engineering Public Co. Ltd. (PLE)'s President Sawek Srissuchat said the PLE had targeted its benefit growth of 7.9 billion baht in the third quarter this year. Mr. Sawek said the target for the third...

Thailand: Health Department says 60% of Thai kids have tooth decay.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Health Department of the Ministry of Public Health is working on tooth decay prevention measures among Thai children after about 60% of primary school kids were found to have tooth decay and gum inflammation. ...

Thailand: Police issue arrest warrant for Triump Labor Union leaders.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Police have issued arrest warrants for the 3 leaders of the Triumph Labor Union for illegally gathering in front of Government House yesterday (August 27, 2009). Metropolitan Police Commander, Police Lieutenant General...

Thailand: TAT launches tourism activities for special needs people.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Auto Vision & Travel magazine has joined with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to strengthen Thailand's tourism industry with the Auto Vision & Travel Caravan Tour 3. A press conference was held...

Thailand: FDA to classify braces as medical equipment.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to classify the use of braces in orthodontics as medical equipments after a teenage girl died after wearing fake braces for fashion purposes. FDA Deputy...

Thailand: Transport Minister Sophon confident that Airport problems to be solved within 3 months.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Minister of Transport was confident that all of the Thai airport problems would be solved within 3 months. Minister of Transport, Sophon Zaram presided over the opening ceremony of Thailand's first International...

Thailand: PM to launch Creative Thailand project.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will launch the Creative Thailand project on 31 August to promote Thailand as a learning society. Deputy Commerce Minister, Alongkorn Ponlaboot, declared that the Prime Minister would...

Thailand: Yala to use Bt1.5 mln baht to develop cattle farming.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Yala provincial administration has made plans to utilize 1.5 million baht in developing cattle farmers in hopes of generating work and revenue in the region. Yala Livestock Authority Kaset Suwanpetch took part...

Thailand: ISOC to monitor UDD from security post on Sunday.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has made plans to erect a security center in the area of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship's (UDD) rally this 30 August, calling on the group...

Thailand: Ministry of Public Health concerned over 2nd phase of H1N1 spread.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) expressed its worries in the second phase of the influenza A (H1N1) virus outbreak, citing that the virus would spread from upcountry to the capital city of Bangkok or from rural to...

Thailand: FAT to standardize all football referees.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has prepared to test more than 2,100 football referees in both theoretical and practical aspects for game judgment standardization. During the 'Meet the Press' event yesterday...

Thailand: SAT awards scholarships for 24 national athletes.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) yesterday arranged the orientation and contract signings ceremony for 24 national athletes who were awarded scholarships from the SAT this year. Advisor to Educational Funds for...

Thailand: FINA Honorary Treasurer Pipat comments on Thai swimming circle.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Honorary Treasurer to the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA), Pipat Jim Paniangvait, said Thai swimmers had the potential to succeed in the Southeast Asian Games but not yet on a global level. Speaking about...

Thailand: Bangkok Governor confers with ISOC over security measures during UDD rally.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra discussed with the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) to prepare security measures under the Internal Security Act for the upcoming rally of the United Front...

Thailand: PM insists no House dissolution after Budget Bill endorsement.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Prime Minister dismissed the House Speaker's statement over the possibility of a House dissolution after the 2010 Budget Bill received a green light from Parliament. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva...

Thailand: Police Chief orders police to track PM voice clip origin.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - National Police Chief, Pol. Gen. Patcharavat Wongsuwan, has set up investigative team to track the origin of the voice clip of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. He affirmed that the voice clip commanding...

Thailand: ISOC to deploy 37 companies of security officers during UDD rally.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) has resolved to deploy 37 companies of security officers to maintain peace and order during the upcoming mass demonstration of the United Front of Democracy...

Thailand: Army Chief dismisses military's involvement in audio clip controversy.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Army Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda denied allegations over the Royal Thai Armed Forces' involvement in the controversial audio clip issue. Gen Anupong insisted that the military had no part in the making of...

Thailand: Panitan confirms PM sound clip was fabricated.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Acting Government Spokesperson, Panitan Wattanayakorn, confirmed that the rumored sound clip about the Prime Minister's command to use violence with the demonstrators was fake. He stated that the clip had...

Thailand: Chart Thai Pattana urges PM to form panel to probe voice clip.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Chart Thai Pattana Party have suggested to the government to form a fact-finding committee to investigate the controversial audio clip containing the Prime Minister's order for protest dispersal last...

Thailand: Court accepts UDD's suit against PM, Cabinet over ISA invocation.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Criminal Court has accepted a lawsuit lodged by the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) against the Prime Minister and the entire cabinet on the charge of malfeasance upon the recent...

Thailand: Chart Thai Pattana backs ISA to control UDD.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Chart Thai Pattana Party agreed with the use of the Internal Security Act (ISA) to control the rally of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) on 30 August, said the party's spokesperson...

Thailand: Parliament passed budget plan of PM Office.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Parliament members today passed the Office of the Prime Minister's budget plan valued at 23 billion baht with the vote of 231/91. In the Parliamentary meeting today which was chaired by Deputy House...

Thailand: Court orders 18-year jail term for "Da Torpedo" on lese majeste charge.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Criminal Court has resolved to order an 18 year imprisonment for Ms Daranee Chanchoengsilpakul, or "Da Torpedo", a member of the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), on the charge of lese majeste. ...

Thailand: Patcharavat says UDD will rally peacefully.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - National Police Chief, Police General Patcharavat Wongsuwan, said the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) had pledged to rally peacefully after negotiating with him earlier today. Before a...

Thailand: Police Chief sets up investigative team to probe PM's voice clip.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Royal Thai Police Chief Police General Patcharavat Wongsuwan has set up an investigative team to examine the forged voice clip of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva while pointing out that it was disseminated...

Thailand: Metropolitan Police and ISOC to control UDD rally on 30 Aug.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Metropolitan Police will today meet with relevant units to discuss their operations to support the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in dealing with a mass gathering by the anti-government...

Thailand: Interior Ministry confirms no order to impede UDD's rally.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Interior Ministry has confirmed no order to impede the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD)'s rally on 30 August, saying that the Ministry is making people aware of the Internal Security...

Thailand: PM tight-lipped about rumored clip.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declined to comment on his rumored clip ordering crowd dispersal during the latest Songkran festival in April this year. Prime Minister Abhisit rejected to give an...

Thailand: Bangkok Poll reports survey on ISA impact, UDD rally.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - The Bangkok University Research Institute (Bangkok Poll) has reported a survey among Bangkok people on the enforcement of Internal Security Act (ISA) and the rally of the United Front of Democracy against...

Thailand: House Speaker admits potential House dissolution.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - House Speaker Chai Chidchob admitted that there was a possibility of a House dissolution after the 2010 Budget Bill received the green light from Parliament. Mr Chai speculated that a House dissolution...

Thailand: PM to hold meeting on ISA declaration with ISOC officers.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will hold talks to the personnel of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) this evening to discuss the declaration of the Internal Security Act (ISA) to handle the...

Thailand: PM to present community land deed policy.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presented the community land deed policy which is aimed at allocating land to poor farmers to earn their living. The Prime Minister presided over a seminar on land allocation in the...

Thailand: Controversial PM sound clip is fake.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Special Branch Police Chief Police Lieutenant General Teeradet Rodphothong believed the sound clip allegedly presenting the Prime Minister's command to use violence to disperse the crowd was a forged version....

Thailand: Industry Ministry waives tax for this year investment.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Industry Minister Charnchai Chairungrueng says the government this year will promote investment in six sectors by waiving tax for eight years. During the seminar on boosting investment among small, medium, and large...

Thailand: SET Index expected to dampen next week.
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index is expected to dampen next week as political situations worry investors. SET Index edged up 4.58 points or 0.70 percent higher to close at 656.98 points, in trade worth...

Thailand: Industry Minister expects Thai economy's positive growth in Q4.
August 31, 2009... Section: Economy - Industry Minister Charnchai Chairungrueng says the Thai economy will be in the positive territory if there are no further political problems. He said that the Thai economy would improve in the last quarter of this year...

Thailand: Thai Baht expected to trade at 33.95-34.10 against USD next week (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Currency - The Thai local currency is expected to trade in the narrow range of 33.95-34.10 against the greenback next week. The Thai baht closed at 34.01-34.02 against the greenback after the market in the afternoon trade session...

Thailand: SET index closes 4.58 points higher (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index ascended 4.58 points or 0.70 percent lower to close at 656.98 points, in trade worth 14.331 billion baht, after the market closed today. The top five most active values...

Thailand: CNS reports SET Index may face technical foundation adjustment.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - The Capital Nomura Securities PCL (CNS) reported that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index may experience a technical foundation adjustment today. The SET Index yesterday fell 0.89 percent, the fifth...

Thailand: DEDE presents first power-generating windmill in Thailand.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE)'s Director, Krairit Nilkhuha, recently led members of the press to witness the first ever power-generating windmill in Thailand. The windmill is...

Thailand: DTN declares taxes on over 10,000 products to be cut to 0% next year through FTAs.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiations, Nuntawan Sakuntanaga, declared that over 10,000 products under a number of free trade agreements (FTAs) between Thailand and its trade partner countries would...

Thailand: INGFIF gains huge net benefits.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - ING Thai Asian USD Bond Fund (INGFIF) gains huge net benefits of 18.80 million baht this year, expiring at the end of June 2009. The fund gained only 5.97 million baht of net benefits in the same period last year, or...

Thailand: Bullion quoted at 15,350 baht per one-baht weight (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Gold bars were quoted at 15,350 baht per one-baht weight and gold ornaments were quoted at 15,750 baht per one-baht weight today (August 28, 2009). The price of gold in New York market closed higher yesterday as gross...

Thailand: Thai equities inch 1.53 points higher this morning (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Stocks - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index edged up 1.53 points or 0.23 percent higher to close at 653.93 points, in trade worth 6.235 billion baht after the market in the morning trade session closed. Top five...

Thailand: Thai Baht opens at 34.01-34.02 against USD (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Currency - Thai Baht opened at 34.01-34.02 against the greenback this morning, stable from yesterday's close of 34.02-34.03 against the greenback. The value of Thai Baht remained stable when compared to other currencies in the region....

Thailand: FTI believes upcoming UDD rally will not escalate.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Chairman Santi Vilassakdanont expressed his belief that the upcoming major gathering of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) would not escalate into violence. Mr...

Thailand: Heightened savings interest rates diverting money from insurance.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Kasikorn Bank has indicated that growing savings interest rates have resulted in a drop in savings insurance purchases. Deputy Board Manager of Kasikorn Bank Silawat Santiwisat said if interest rates for savings...

Thailand: Deputy Finance Minister studying excise tax cuts to help automobile industry.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Deputy Minister of Finance has called for the Excise Department to study possible excise cuts on several products, including automobiles, aimed at assisting Thai businesses. Deputy Finance Minister Dr Pruttichai...

Thailand: Thailand's labors to be more competitive.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Minister of Labor guarantees that Thailand's workers will be more competitive in both domestic and international markets after attending vocational and skill training courses. Minister of Labor Phaithoon Kaeothong...

Thailand: Gold bullion selling price quoted at 15,350 baht (August 28, 2009).
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - The Gold bullion price is quoted at 15,250 baht per one-baht weight for buying and 15,350 baht per one-baht weight for selling. The Gold ornament price is quoted at 15,023.56 baht per one-baht weight for buying and...

Thailand: Fine Arts Dept establishes National Khon Institute.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Fine Arts Department is announcing the establishment of the National Khon Institute by using the budget of 804,800 baht. The aim is to educate people on khon performances and other aspects of Thai classical arts. ...

Thailand: Interior Minister Chavarat concerned over southern unrest.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Interior Minister, Chavarat Charnvirakul, has expressed his concern over the present unrest incidents in the southern border region of the country. Mr Chavarat stated that violence in the restive south had increased...

Thailand: TAT and ThaiHealth issue new travel routes for special needs travelers.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Tourism Authority of Thailand in cooperation with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) yesterday conducted an activity to introduce travel routes designed for special needs citizens. The Bangkok to...

Thailand: Meteo Dept issues weather forecast for 28-29 Aug.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - The Thai Meteorological Department reported that a low-pressure cell was covering the upper part of the Gulf of Thailand in combination with a southwestern monsoon in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Abundant...

Thailand: ICT finds 2 origins releasing PM's voice clip.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Permanent Secretary for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mr.Seu Lor-uthai reveals preliminary findings of two origins used for editing and releasing the prime minister's voice clip. He...

Thailand: TCT says ISA enforcement will not affect tourism.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - President of the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) Kongkrit Hiranyakit indicated that the Internal Security Act enforcement during the upcoming rally of the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) would not...

Thailand: ING, TMB offers promotion to boost its sales.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - ING Funds in cooperation with TMB Bank Public Company Limited offer a promotion to investors who plough their money in ING Thai Equity Funds and ING Thai Greater China Funds. The promotion includes Central gift...

Thailand: ACL shrugs off interest competition with local banks.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Asia Credit Securities Company Limited (ACL)'s Assistant to Managing Director Suree Wiphatkanok said ACL would shrug off the interest competition with other local banks. Mrs Suree said the competition was very severe,...

Thailand: 2S says UDD rally would play a vital role to its IPO next week.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Southern Steel (2S)'s Managing Director Saengrung Tiniphawachon indicated the rallies of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) this Sunday would play a vital role to 2S's initial public...

Thailand: Interior Minister reveals 11 million people oppose royal pardon petition.
August 31, 2009... Section: Government & Politics - Interior Minister Chavarat Charnvirakul reveals 11 million people sign to express their opposition to the royal pardon petition. The Minister delivered his speech at the opening ceremony of national...

Thailand: 'Creative Thailand' program to be unveiled this weekend.
August 31, 2009... Section: General News - Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Polabutr said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva would introduce the program called 'Creative Thailand' this Sunday. Mr. Alongkorn said the program was aimed to propel Thai society to...

Thailand: Net foreign investment on SET today was worth Bt4.91 million.
August 31, 2009... Section: Business News - Net foreign investment on Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) today was worth 4.91 million baht after the market in the afternoon trade session closed. SET Index edged up 4.58 points or 0.70 percent higher to close at...

Thailand: Bank of Thailand says Thai economy remains at risks.
August 31, 2009... Section: Economy - The Bank of Thailand (BOT)'s Assistant Governor Paiboon Kittisrikangwan said the Thai economy remained at risks to get revived due to political disturbances. Mr. Paiboon said the overall Thai economy in the second quarter...