Economy / Thailand
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Still A Risky Environment
October 2006 | Political OutlookSorry, you must be a subscriber to view this article in full. If you are a subscriber please login.
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BMI View: We have long warned about the negative economic implications of a drawn-out political stalemate in Thailand, as the ongoing uncertainty has significantly constrained investment and consumption. While the military coup on September 19, which ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has paved the way for progress on implementing policies to kick-start the faltering economy, a number of uncertainties remain, and it is unclear whether the move will in fact accelerate economic improvement.