Thai businesses rue political gridlock as economy falters


  • World
  • Friday, 07 Feb 2014

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Bangkok's middle classes have been at the heart of a three-month protest movement to topple Thailand's government, but as the strife drags on and the economy wilts the capital's business owners are starting to feel the pain.

While the most committed say they are prepared to swallow the losses for as long as it takes, others say it is time for the protests to stop. No one is willing to bet on negotiations to end the political stalemate any time soon.

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