Thailand’s Economy Shows `Resilience,’ May Expand 8% This Year, IMF Says

Posted on July 16th, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

The International Monetary Fund said Thailands economy may expand as much as 8 percent this year after deadly political protests ended last quarter without derailing growth.

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Thailand May Weigh Rate Increase as Political Violence Subsides

Posted on July 12th, 2010 in Thailand, Thailand Weather

Thailand will consider tomorrow whether to raise its benchmark interest rate for the first time in almost two years after deadly political protests ended last quarter without derailing the economy.

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