Thailand, despite suffering through a severe flood crisis and other difficulties, still has great potential for business and growth in the face of a fast-changing global environment, former British prime minister Tony Blair said.

Speaking to hundreds of Thai and foreign executives yesterday at the CEO Forum organised by the Board of Investment, Blair said he was confident about the future of Thailand because there were many positive factors bolstering its growth. “Thailand has better investment potential than other countries in Asia and it’s ready for the future despite its current difficulties,” he said.

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