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India to pass Thailand in rice exports

May 9, 2012
India to pass Thailand in rice exports

India, the largest rice grower after China, is set to surpass Thailand to match Vietnam as the world's biggest shipper after favorable weather and higher government prices boosted the harvest to a record.
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Egat: Myanmar quakes no harm to dams

May 9, 2012
Egat: Myanmar quakes no harm to dams

Two earthquakes that occurred inside Myanmar on Wednesday morning caused no damage to dams inside Thailand, an Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand official said.
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Fire at Wat Yuan community

May 9, 2012
Fire at Wat Yuan community

A fire broke out at Wat Yaun community near Saphan Khao market in Bangkok's Dusit district late this morning, reports said.
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SET rises 3.63 points

May 8, 2012
SET rises 3.63 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 3.63 points or 0.30% to close at 1,231.04 points at the end of trading session on Tuesday afternoon. The trade value was 35.49 billion baht, with 5.32 billion shares traded.
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Govt wants freeze on subway fares

May 8, 2012
Govt wants freeze on subway fares

The cabinet has agreed to ask underground train system operator Bangkok Metro Company Plc (BMCL) to keep fares at present levels to help keep down commuters' living costs, reports said.
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ONCB seeks extradition of Karen leader

May 8, 2012
ONCB seeks extradition of Karen leader

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board has requested the police chief of Myanmar to extradite Karen leader Maj-Gen Na Kaw Muay to face justice in Thailand on drug charges, Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung said on Tuesday.
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‘Overladen platform’ cause of fatal fall

May 8, 2012
‘Overladen platform’ cause of fatal fall

An overloaded platform was the likely cause the accident that killed three billboard installers working on the outside of Thailand's tallest building yesterday, Metropolitan Police deputy chief Anuchai Lekbamrung said on Tuesday.
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Three die in 69th-storey plunge

May 7, 2012
Three die in 69th-storey plunge

Three billboard installers died when they fell from a suspended platform at the 69th floor of Baiyoke Tower II, Thailand’s tallest building, in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on Monday.
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Southound train services resumed

May 7, 2012
Southound train services resumed

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) resumed its southbound services on Monday after the derailment of a freight train in Nakhon Si Thammarat disrupted one of the country's busiest rail routes.
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Northern warned of flooding

May 7, 2012
Northern warned of flooding

The Meteorological Department on Monday has issued a warning for people in northern Thailand to be prepared for heavy rain and flash flooding.
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OIC visit to Thailand

May 6, 2012
OIC visit to Thailand

The visit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) delegates to Thailand sporadically helps remind the government to treat the eight million Thai Muslims, particularly in the far South, impartially although there are still lingering issues.
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Chelsea win FA Cup

May 5, 2012
Chelsea win FA Cup

Chelsea edged out Liverpool to win the FA Cup final 2-1 early Sunday (Thailand time) at Wembley Stadium, as interim manager Roberto Di Matteo claimed his first piece of silverware.
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BoT: No rate cut needed

May 4, 2012
BoT: No rate cut needed

Thai interest rates will not fall as an economic recovery that is exceeding the central bank’s expectations prompts it to raise its 2012 growth forecast, says Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.
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Dirty-money law reform urged

May 4, 2012
Dirty-money law reform urged

Delays in strengthening Thailand's laws against money laundering and terrorist financing activities have had a direct impact on international business and could undermine plans to link Asean capital markets later this year, say business leaders.
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Baht declines, bonds drop

May 4, 2012
Baht declines, bonds drop

Thailand's baht had the biggest weekly loss this year on speculation importers are stepping up purchases of the US dollar to take advantage of a more favorable exchange rate.
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SET drops 12.62 point

May 4, 2012
SET drops 12.62 point

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 12.62 point or 1.02% to close at 1,227.41 points at the end of trading session on Friday afternoon. The trade value was 35.99 billion baht, with 6.20 billion shares traded.
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SET drops 12.62 points

May 4, 2012
SET drops 12.62 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 12.62 points or 1.02% to close at 1,227.41 points at the end of trading session on Friday afternoon. Trading value was 35.99 billion baht, with 6.20 billion shares traded.
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BoT: Foreign reserves down

May 4, 2012
BoT: Foreign reserves down

Thailand's foreign reserves were at US$178.5 billion (5.505 trillion baht) as of April 27, down by $200 million, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday.
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SET down 7.16 points midday

May 4, 2012
SET down 7.16 points midday

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 7.16 points or 0.58% to close at 1,232.87 points at the end of trading session on Friday morning. The trade value was 18.01 billion baht, with 2.81 billion shares traded.
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Poll: Amnesty won’t lead to reconciliation

May 4, 2012
Poll: Amnesty won’t lead to reconciliation

Most people polled recently did not believe amnesty granting to political offenders would bring about national reconciliation, Bangkok Poll said on Friday.
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SET rises 0.97 point

May 3, 2012
SET rises 0.97 point

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 0.97 point or 0.08% to close at 1,240.03 points at the end of trading session on Thursday afternoon. The trade value was 38.11 billion baht, with 5.05 billion shares traded.
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SET up 2.78 points midday

May 3, 2012
SET up 2.78 points midday

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 2.78 points or 0.22% to close at 1,241.84 points at the end of trading session on Thursday morning. The trade value was 19.30 billion baht, with 2.29 billion shares traded.
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Ford opens new Thailand plant

May 3, 2012
Ford opens new Thailand plant

Ford Motor opened a new US$450 million plant in Thailand that can make 150,000 cars a year, expanding its export hub to meet rising demand in neighboring countries.
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SET rises 10.57 points

May 2, 2012
SET rises 10.57 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 10.57 points or 0.86% to close at 1,239.06 points at the end of trading session on Wednesday afternoon. The trade value was 38.69 billion baht, with 4.62 billion shares traded.
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SET up 8.14 points midday

May 2, 2012
SET up 8.14 points midday

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 8.14 points or 0.66% to close at 1,236.63 points at the end of trading session on Wednesday morning. The trade value was 20.41 billion baht, with 2.56 billion shares traded.
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Million methamphetamine pills seized

May 2, 2012
Million methamphetamine pills seized

Police on Wednesday morning searched a townhouse in Soi Navamin 111, Bangkok, and found one million methamphetamine pills stored inside it, reports said.
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‘Unusual moves’ in SET

April 30, 2012
‘Unusual moves’ in SET

Shares of the following companies had unusual moves in Thailand trading on Monday. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the 4.30pm close in Bangkok.
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SET up 1.24% midday

April 30, 2012
SET up 1.24% midday

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index gained 14.97 points, or 1.24 per cent, to stand at 1,226.75 points at the end of trading session on Monday morning. The trade value was 13.21 billion baht, with 1.63 billion shares traded.
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Suriyasai: Thaksin playing tricks

April 29, 2012
Suriyasai: Thaksin playing tricks

Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was using three reconciliation strategies to ensure his return to Thailand, Green Group coordinator Suriyasai Katasila said on Sunday.
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Chiranuch’s LM verdict tomorrow

April 29, 2012
Chiranuch’s LM verdict tomorrow

The verdict in lese majeste and computer crimes charges against Prachatai webmaster Chiranuch Premchaiporn will be read on Monday in the Bangkok Criminal Court under heavy international scrutiny because of the implications for internet service providers.
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