Death of Thai king raises concerns in corporate Japan

摘要

The death last Thursday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and its likely impact on the Thai economy as the country enters the traditional year of mourning, are raising some concerns in Tokyo. A source with a Japanese-affiliated autoparts maker in Thailand said the Thai government seems aware of the need to try and reduce any impact to the Thai economy, "but still there is the concern about a reduction in consumer spending," Platts was told.