Finance minister affirms government’s stability

BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s finance minister Korn Chatikavanij on Thursday asserted that the country’s government remains stable and that he sees no reason to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election.

He said the rapid plunge in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to remain below the 700-point level now can be attributed to mounting concerns over the renewed political turmoil.

The call by coalition partners to amend two sections of the Constitution will not undermine the government’s stability although the ruling Democrat Party resolved to keep the charter unchanged.

Mr Korn reemphasised that the government will continue to accelerate disbursing the budget and injecting money into the economy through the Thai Khem Keng (strong Thailand) Scheme as part of its policy to administer the country.

He ruled out the possibility of a military coup, saying it is not acceptable to the international community.

Investors should consider news and information and their source properly and should disregard rumours, he said. (TNA)