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How will the recent political changes in Thailand affect the country and the region? In particular, how will business in the region be affected?

Oct 2, 2006
The Business Times

BUSINESS is affected by key changes in the macro and micro environment. Political instability can have a deterrent effect on foreign investment. In the political arena, Asia faces a crisis of confidence. Investors may fear the possibilities of differences in political opinions putting a strain on their business. The game of political influence will translate into a confidence game and lead to investment and business weightage, which must be taken seriously. As travel gets more and more globalised, the current political climate will continue to affect business travel. Business travel managers who need to visit their regional offices would need to monitor closely issues concerning security and safety.

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