Yingluck hopeful for greater Japanese confidence

 Speaking to the media before taking her flight to Tokyo, the prime minister said that during her visit she would have a discussion with investors who have already invested in Thailand and others who have not yet made presence felt here.
 She is hopeful that Japanese business relocation would not take place, following the great floods. She also expressed readiness to answer all questions.
 Regarding the petition of villagers in Ayutthaya against industrial estates' flood-wall construction plans, she said that the government must do its best while waiting for the Central Administrative Court's decision on this matter. She added that without the walls or something concrete, it is difficult to restore investor confidence.

Thirty nine villagers on Tuesday filed the petition, citing that the giant floodwalls would lead to a deluge of floodwater, if they cannot sustain the power of floodwater. Such would harm the properties nearby.