
Pramon Suthiwong, chairman of the Board of Trade, said that the demonstration is common in any democratic country. However, he urged the demonstrators to express their views in peaceful manner and refrain from using the violence. He also urged the government to find ways to curb the further rise of Thai baht.
Chukiat Opaswong, President of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, said the private sector was concerned with the situation and didn't want to see the violent protest again because now the country is already hit by the baht crisis.