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Thailand Bangchak declares force majeure after refinery fire
Reuters
Bangchak shuts 120000 bpd refinery after a fire* Plans to restart 40000 bpd crude unit after one week* Bangchak may import 15000 bpd of light fuels* Shares down as much as 3.8 percent (Recasts,
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Thailand's Simmering Issues Heat Up Again
Wall Street Journal
A year after her landslide election victory, Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra faces the possibility a court could order her party dissolved—a ruling analysts say would send thousands of protesters onto the streets.
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Wall Street Journal
NASA Cancels Thailand Project Amid Controversy
Wall Street Journal (blog)
NASA says it has cancelled its plan to use Thailand's Vietnam War-era U-Tapao airbase for an atmospheric research study because Thailand's government has put off granting its approval.
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Wall Street Journal (blog)
NASA cancels climate study project in Thailand
Fox News
The United States says it will not be able to carry out a major climate study this year becauseThailand has delayed a decision on whether to grant the U.S. space agency permission to use a key ...
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Thailand Stocks: Airports, Bangchak, Charoen Pokphand, Unique
Businessweek
Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the close in Bangkok. The SET Index (SET) dropped 0.3 percent to 1194.15, snapping a six-day rally.
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TEXT-Fitch affirms AIA Thailand at 'AAA(tha)'; outlook stable
Reuters
The following statement was released by the rating agency)July 04 - Fitch Ratings (Thailand) has affirmed American International Assurance CompanyLimited, Thailand Branch's (AIA Thailand) National Insurer.
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Thailand - Market factors to watch on July 3
Reuters
BANGKOK, July 3 (Reuters) - Following are somecompany-related and market news which could have an impact onthe local market. ----------------------MARKET SNAPSHOT @ 0205 GMT ------------
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Thai refiners look at maintenance delays after Bangchak fire
Reuters
IRPC may now push shutdown to later in August or October* Energy ministry asks Thai Oil, IRPC to raise output* Bangchak shuts 120000 bpd refinery after fire (Combines Thai Oil, IRPC stories, adds.
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STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-CP Foods down on Q2 concerns
Reuters
Shares in Charoen Pokphand Foods Pcl lost as muchas 5.3 percent on expectations the food company would reportweak earnings for the second quarter due to higher costs andweak meat prices.At the midsession.
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STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Bangchak falls after fire at refinery
Reuters
Shares in refiner Bangchak Petroleum Pcl fell aftera fire hit its 125000-barrel-per-day refinery in Bangkok, whichwill be shut down for at least 30 days.Bangchak shares were down 1.28 percent at 23.10.
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STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Thaicom hits 7-week high on Q2 hopes
Reuters
Shares in satellite operator Thaicom Pcl jumpedto a seven-week high on expectations of higher revenue from itsiPSTAR satellite, boding well for profits for April-Junequarter, brokers said.Thaicom shares.
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STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Rojana Industrial rises to 10-month high
Reuters
Shares in Rojana Industrial Park Pcl rose to a10-month high on expectations its newly acquired industrialestate located in the eastern province safe from flooding lastyear would see strong demand, brokers.
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MIDCAP-Thailand's GFPT lags on analyst revisions
Reuters
Thailand's GFPT PCL ranks the lowest on analystrevisions among nine companies in the country's consumer staplessector tracked by at least three analysts, data from ThomsonReuters StarMine shows.The.
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Thailand Voices "New Global Dialogue" through World Expo 2020 Ayutthaya at ...
Sacramento Bee
PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Thailand delivered its third update on preparations to submit Thailand's bid to host the World Expo 2020 Ayutthaya the 151st General Assembly of the Bureau of International Expositions (Bureau International des Expositions: BIE) in ...
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After year of peace, trickier times ahead for Thai PM
Reuters
BANGKOK (Reuters) - With the help of her photogenic looks, disarming personality and popular appeal, Thailand's first female prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has helped maintain a fragile peace since.
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Nasa Cancels Climate Study After Thailand Delays Approval
Bloomberg
The U.S. space agency canceled a climate study based in Thailand after the government failed to give approval this week, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok.
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World's tiniest fly may decapitate ants, live in their heads
Fox News
A new fly discovered in Thailand is the world's smallest. It is five times smaller than a fruit fly and tinier than a grain of salt (0.4 millimeters) in length — half the size of the smallest no see-ums. It probably also feeds on tiny ants, likely ...
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STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Bangkok Bank falls on loan growth concerns
Reuters
Shares in Bangkok Bank Pcl, the country's biggestbank, fell as much as 1.8 percent, underperforming the bankingsector and the broader stock market, amidconcerns of weak loan growth.At the midsession.
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Thai Bangchak to resume some refinery units after one week
Reuters
BANGKOK, July 4 (Reuters) - Thailand's Bangchak PetroleumPcl said on Wednesday it would shut all units of its120,000-barrel-per-day refinery for one week for safely checksafter a fire damaged its crude.
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Thailand demolishes Cuba for second win in Grand Prix Finals
Xinhua
NINGBO, Zhejiang Province, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Thailand romped past Cuba 3-0 here on Sunday for their second win at the women's volleyball Grand Prix Finals, while Cuba lost all their five matches at the tournament. Following a thrilling 3-2 victory ...
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A Reluctant Provocateur Tweaks Thailand
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Thai photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom on his new exhibition, the hunger for power and why his iconic pink man is taking a break.
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Wall Street Journal (blog)
World's Smallest Fly, Euryplatea Nanaknihali, Discovered In Thailand
Huffington Post
By: Jennifer Welsh, LiveScience Staff Writer Published: 07/02/2012 10:42 AM EDT on LiveScience A new fly discovered in Thailand is the world's smallest.
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OPDE Group Welcomes Government Delegation and Businessmen from Thailand
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
A delegation comprising representatives of the government, public institutions and private businesses from Thailand has been to OPDE Group with the aim of learning about the development and maintenance of big solar photovoltaic plants. The visit of the...
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San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
STOCKS NEWS THAILAND-Kasikornbank hit life-high on earnings hopes
Reuters
Shares in Kasikornbank Pcl touched an all-timehigh amid expectations of strong second-quarter earnings duelater this month, with the bank's loan growth outlook bodingwell for full-year earnings, brokers.
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Major fire strikes refinery in Thailand
msnbc.com (blog)
Agence France-Presse reports: BANGKOK — An explosion at an oil refinery in an industrial area of Bangkok sparked a massive fire early Wednesday, sending a thick column of smoke into the air that could be seen across the Thai capital. No one appeared ...
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North Thailand and royal projects highlighted at Mekong Tourism Forum 2012
eTurboNews
CHIANG RAI, Thailand – Northern Thailand strengthened its position as the Greater Mekong Subregion's travel hub, following the successful ...
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Bangchak Petroleum cancels LSWR spot tender
Reuters
SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) - Thailand's Bangchak PetroleumPcl cancelled a spot tender to export low sulphur waxyresidue (LSWR) on Wednesday, saying an unforeseeable situationoccurred this morning,
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US postpones U-Tapao Thailand weather project
BBC News
The US has delayed plans for a climate research project based in Thailand, its embassy in Bangkok says.
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BBC News
Thailand police: Huge blast rocks Bangkok oil refinery, putting out fire may ...
Canada.com
BANGKOK - Police say a huge explosion has rocked an oil refinery in Bangkok and putting out the fire.
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What are the chances of severe flooding in Thailand in 2012? | Asia ...
By Bangkok Pundit
Last year, as Thailand experienced severe flooding, BP blogged repeatedly about the the water level in dams – see Sirikit and Bhumibol dam posts. ... Asian Correspondent Asia News ...
Asia News - Politics, Media,...
Chuwit : PM should ask family about gambling den | Pattaya today ...
By pattayatoday
An illegal gambling den located off Soi Phetchaburi 5 in central Bangkok has been operated by a relative of “an important person based in Dubai”, Rak Thailand Party leader Chuwit Kamolvisit alleged yesterday. He also called on Prime ...
Pattaya today newspaper
Princess Chulabhorn impresses nation with her efforts to save ...
By Publisher
... lung and colon cancer, and women who suffer from cervical and breast cancer. As Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn turns 55 today, the National News Bureau of Thailand joins the Kingdom in humbly wishing HRH a happy birthday.
Thai Financial Post
Thailand News: Major bus crash in Surat Thani; 10 dead
PHUKET MEDIA WATCH – Thailand news compiled by Gazette editors for Phuket's international community.
www.phuketgazette.net/archives/.../2012/article16328.html
NASA cancels climate study project in Thailand - Yahoo! News
From Yahoo! News: The United States says it will not be able to carry out a major climate study this year because Thailand has delayed a decision on whether to ...
news.yahoo.com/nasa-cancels-climate-study-project-thailand-0...
NASA cancels climate studies in Thailand - Pattaya Mail - Pattaya ...
BANGKOK, June 28 - The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) cancelled its plan to conduct atmospheric studies this year ...
www.pattayamail.com/.../nasa-cancels-climate-studies-in-thaila...
Thailand remains major centre for human trafficking | Pattaya today ...
Thailand remains major centre for human trafficking. Posted by pattayatoday on Jun 28th, 2012 and filed under Thailand News. You can follow any responses to ...
pattayatoday.net/.../thailand-remains-major-centre-for-human-...
Japanese Crown Prince to visit Thailand's ancient city | News from ...
BANGKOK, June 24 (Xinhua) -- During his three-day official visit, Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan will make a royal visit to Ayutthaya province, Thailand's.
www.tourismcambodia.com/.../japanese-crown-prince-to-visit-...
Special Bonds Proposed To Fund Reforestation: Thailand - Thailand ...
Special Bonds Proposed To Fund Reforestation: Thailand - posted in Thailand News: Special bonds proposed to fund reforestation Janjira Pongrai Pongphon ...
www.thaivisa.com/.../566357-special-bonds-proposed-to-fund...
U.S. Women Dominate Thailand for 9-0 Record | News | USA ...
Kristin Richards attacks for one of her 18 U.S. points in a sweep of Thailand on June 24 to complete the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round undefeated ...
usavolleyball.org/news/2012/06/24/u-s-women.../48577
Our Joanna's language mission to Thailand - News, The Murray ...
Local girl Joanna Vowles is helping to change the lives of those in the small Thailand province of Ao Luk - one word at a time.
www.murray-pioneer.com.au/.../16644-our-joannaE28099s-la...
TCEB Hosts 'Thailand MICE International Forum 2012' | TSNN Trade ...
TSNN.com is a powerful international trade show gateway. We've spent years compiling a global, qualified and up-to-date trade show database, including ...
www.tsnn.com/.../tceb-hosts-thailand-mice-international-foru...
Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily | Chinese jailed in Thailand ...
Five Chinese nationals have been sentenced to five years and three months in prison by a court in Bangkok, Thailand for using trafficked Vietnamese wome for ...
www.thanhniennews.com/.../20120624-chinese-jailed-in-thaila...
Draconian land laws proposed in Thailand - Property Auctions News ...
Draconian land laws proposed in Thailand - Read latest news on property auctions at Singapore with details on property investment, property management and ...
www.propertyguru.com.sg/.../draconian-land-laws-proposed-i...
GDF Suez Delivers LNG Cargo to Thailand>> LNG World News
GDF Suez Delivers LNG Cargo to Thailand. On the 24th of June, GDF SUEZ delivered its first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to PTT in Thailand. During the ...
www.lngworldnews.com/gdf-suez-delivers-lng-cargo-to-thaila...
VGP News | Vice State President concludes tour to Thailand - Vice ...
VGP - Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan visited the Thai province of Khon Kaen on June 24 before concluding her visit to the country, at the invitation of ...
news.gov.vn/Home/Vice-State-President...tour.../14855.vgp
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