31.   Pibulsonggram praised Thai government spending on roads, public transportation and education as investments that will enable Thailand to keep growing.

32.   She said technically the boy had been paroled to the custody of the Thai government, giving it the authority to determine when he was returned.

33.   Several leading Thai government and political figures have criticized the U.S. for not providing direct financial assistance to Thailand.

34.   Thai governments, long dominated by former army generals and rich businessmen, can no longer simply ignore these people, as in the silent past.

35.   Surin said that there was little hesitation, however, when the Thai government and military were asked by Annan to play a major role.

36.   The agreement is likely to include a credit line, while requiring the Thai government to raise taxes and cut spending.

37.   The announcement comes just three days after the Thai government seized control of the bank after years of mismanagement by the founding Tejapaibul family.

38.   The downgrade means the Thai government and Thai companies will pay more to borrow because the credit rating company perceives a greater risk of defaults.

39.   The company should be able to maintain its leading market share as the Thai government is preventing new entrants to the cellular business, Kim said.

40.   The IMF could in addition insist that the Thai government take a hands-off policy on utility pricing.