61.   He explained that after high growth for a decade, the Thai economy has slowed due to over-expansion and the bursting of the real estate bubble.

62.   He proved unable to restore confidence in the Thai economy, which is showing signs of sputtering after a decade of booming growth.

63.   He also indicated that his company had confidence in the Thai economy and believed that the economic fundamentals were strong despite weak sentiment.

64.   He said the Thai economy has already shown some sign of revitalisation, although it needs further external backing to ensure a stable recovery.

65.   He said that these measures will help stabilize financial markets and develop the Thai economy in the medium term.

66.   How is he going to tell the IMF that their assessment and prescriptions for the Thai economy were wrong?

67.   However, Phornchai said foreign investors would come after the Thai economy hits bottom and many Thai workers lose their jobs as a result.

68.   I have closely followed the progress or I could more pessimistically say downfall of the Thai economy but that is just the point.

69.   If faith in the Thai economy has been badly eroded, though, banks could decide to call in their loans now.

70.   If international bankers believe the Thai economy will recover, they are likely to offer extensions on those loans.