51.   Around the globe, and especially in the US, there are many qualified good companies that have access to funds that Thai companies badly need.

52.   Arnop said the British investors will base their investment decision here on the performance and dividend payments of Thai companies.

53.   As the standards of Thai companies improve they will welcome good clients and that will benefit shareholders.

54.   At the same time, some major Thai companies have started to suspend repayments of foreign debt, citing an inability to pay.

55.   At this exchange rate, does this mean that all Thai companies will die?

56.   Banks have been reluctant to lend to Thai companies since a financial crash two years ago because non-performing loans account for almost half of total credit.

57.   BOT Governor Chaiyawat Wibulsawasdi said the central bank is closely monitoring Thai companies which have bought dollars heavily in an effort to foil speculative transactions.

58.   Both are Thai companies.

59.   Both government forces and Khmer Rouge guerrillas have cut and sold timber, mainly to Thai companies, either for profit or to fund their armed conflict.

60.   Brown added that GE is discussing manufacturing and marketing alliances with several Thai industrial companies.