As someone whose family company is involved in export/import I'd have to say the Thai economy seems grim. This view is supported by recent statistics -
Quote Originally Posted by Bangkok Post
Thailand's air cargo volume plunged by nearly half in January following the annualised fall of 23 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year as the deepening global financial crisis continued to sting exports.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/eco ... on-exports