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Credibility damaged by fast U-turn After a day of policy flip-flop, the stock market yesterday re- covered 11 per cent while the baht rose to a more comfortable zone of Bt35.60-Bt35.70 to the US dollar. But credibility has been damaged by the ill-thought-out capital controls and some people have started to question whether anybody should be held accountable. 'Black Tuesday' also meant opportunities About Bt820 billion in paper wealth disappeared on Black Tuesday and it is not surprising it was sarcastically portrayed as "Thailand's grand winter sale". Politicians may avoid prosecution if they remain overseas Prosecuting politicians for cor¬ruptionrelated charges would be difficult and maybe impossible if the accused remain abroad, a sem¬inar was told on Wednesday. Monsoon hits Surat Thani Strong waves in the Gulf of Thailand destroyed 15 houses along the coast in Surat Thani's Thachana district on Thursday, forcing ferries to suspend services and pushes local resident to evacuated to higher ground. Two female teachers in Pattani in coma after morning attack Pattani - Two female teachers who were shot on their way to their school are still in coma, said Anurak Waeni, director of Ban Takae School. Market recovers, govt reels But central bank chief says government's relaxation of capital-control measures may make it difficult to control baht surge	Top Stories Bt820-billion blunder It's Black Tuesday BOT bid to limit currency dealings Stock index still plunge after SET resume trading Market recovers, govt reels

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