September 5, 2008
Bangkok - The business sector was upset with Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej as the economic situation was worsened by the state of emergency.
Apichart Sangkha-aree, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, urged the government to revoke the emergency decree in Bangkok soon.
Many countries have warned their people not to travel to Thailand due to the political situation.
The number of foreign tourists arriving at the Suvarnabhumi Airport decreased more than 30%.
So far, thirteen countries have issued their travel warnings.
Dusit Nontanakorn, vice chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, expected the economic growth would be lower in the second half of the year.
