But Rakesh, now believed to be in London, and Krirk-kiat, who hasn't been heard from, never showed.

CNN: Laying the blame for the Bank of Commerce troubles

These could become the basis of a pan-Asian trade bloc, reckons Kiat Sittheeamorn, Thailand's chief trade negotiator.

ECONOMIST: Vague hopes of integration and messy bilateral squabbles

The next day, Krirk-kiat and Rakesh left the country.

CNN: Laying the blame for the Bank of Commerce troubles