41.  Stock analysts attributed the steep fall to the embattled Thai currency which was severely affected by the continued slide of the won.

42.  The decline of the Thai currency since the Asian financial crisis erupted last year has stimulated demand for Thai rice by making it cheaper than its rivals.

43.  The company also raised the price of its detergent products in December due to the plunge of the Thai currency.

44.  The company blamed its losses on rising fuel prices and a devaluation of the Thai currency.

45.  The crisis began in early July when investors began selling off the Thai currency, and spread throughout Southeast Asia.

46.  The devaluation of the Thai currency, the baht, however, has given many garment and textile manufacturers a second life by effectively reducing their production costs.

47.  The government should consider giving more breathing room to Thai companies as that will help ease the pressure on the Thai currency.

48.  The IMF in August arranged the credit line to help prop up the economy after a sharp drop in the value of the Thai currency.

49.  The sole commerce is a soft drink seller who accepts only Thai currency.

50.  The strength on the local bourse was in line with stock market gains throughout Asia and gave support to the Thai currency.