Thailand

Dispute has again broken out over which country has sovereignty over the Spratly islands. BMI View: The dispute comes despite a recent agreement between the ASEAN and China on how... 2004-05-17

Thailand is set to cement its position as one of the fastest expanding economies in the Asia in 2004, with BMI forecasting growth of 6.8%. Consumption, net exports and higher government... 2004-05-17

Violence in Thailand's Muslim south took a turn for the worse at the end of April when over 100 militants and security personnel were killed during a series of co-ordinated attacks... 2004-05-17

A bomb exploded in the tourist town on Sungai Kolok in late March, wounding 30 people in the first instance of violence in southern Thailand spreading to tourist areas. Sungai Kolok... 2004-04-20

Prime Minister Thaksin is coming under increasing domestic pressure following his government's clumsy handling of the recent outbreak of bird flu in Thailand and the continuing violence... 2004-04-20

Thailand's economy grew by 7.8% in Q403 and by 6.7% for the full year, the fastest rate since the Asian financial crisis. BMI View: Strong growth in consumer spending and a pickup... 2004-04-20

Thailand is pushing ahead with free trade agreements with a number of countries, including most importantly the US. BMI View: The decision to push for bilateral deals follows the... 2004-03-22

Thailand is to maintain martial law in the Muslim South part of the country. General Pongsak Eakbannasingh, who commands the southern regions where the majority of Thailand's six... 2004-02-24