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Thu, 05/19/2011 - 14:46
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Abhisit believes IMF chief's resignation does not affect Thailand

BANGKOK, May 19 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn from the post of Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) does not have any direct effect on Thailand.

Mr Abhisit said he has closely followed Strauss-Kahn’s case, but believes the case should be handled by Europe.

Meanwhile, Mr Abhisit added that believes the IMF will select a competent candidate to replace Strass-Kahn and that the new Managing Director will drive the Fund forward in a positive direction.

Currently, First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky serves as an Acting Managing Director of the Fund.

Strauss-Kahn was charged earlier this week with attempting to rape a chambermaid in a New York City hotel, and has been remanded in custody by a New York Judge.

Strauss-Kahn, however, denied all charges. (TNA)

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