An interesting article, not my own but a lot of truth in it

Reports of Thailand's Revival Are Greatly Exaggerated

"Thailand may still be the best place in the world to get a nose job, even after its military coup last spring. But tentative signs of an economic rebound hardly resolve the deep structural problems that continue to afflict its politics, economy and society.

Thailand's Troubled Democracy

The Thai stock market is booming, and growth has ticked upward slightly after shrinking almost 2 percent in the first quarter. The country has retained its position as the world's No. 1 destination for medical tourism, including cosmetic surgeries.".............

Full article here, credit Bloomberg

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-11-27/reports-of-thailands-revival-are-greatly-exaggerated