1.   It saved money on the buyout price, since the sale went through after the baht tumbled in July.

2.   Analysts, however, predicted the baht would tumble further in the near term with no bottom in sight as long as currency and financial crises affect the region.

3.   Foreign loans are being recalled and the baht is tumbling because of excess demand for US dollars.

4.   The baht had not tumbled as deeply as the rupiah did last week.