Thai Chamber of Commerce says Mr Thaksin s decision to remain abroad good for the country
13 August 2008
Deputy Secretary-General of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Pornsilp Phatcharintanakul (พรศิลป์ พัชรินทร์ตนะกุล) says the former premier’s desicion to seek political asylum in the United Kingdom may be a good sign for Thailand. Mr Pornsilp says without the presence of Mr Thaksin, the country may experience less conflicts as well as ease inflation.
Mr Pornsilp says further that the drop in oil prices may help the inflation rate to remain at 6% this year and the economic growth may expand by more than 5%.
Mr Pornsilp says further that he is concerned over the government’s alternative energy policy which still remains unclear. He says the oil price may not go lower than 100 USD a barrel as speculation still exceeds demand.
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