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Thailand Live Wednesday 28 Aug 2013

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BoT assures capital outflows, falling baht manageable
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BANGKOK, Aug 28 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) gave assurances today that Thailand's substantial international reserves can cushion the country in dealing with foreign capital outflows and the rapidly depreciating baht.

BoT Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul said he could not predict when foreign investors would stop diluting their portfolios or return to the Thai bourse.

Capital has been transferred out of newly-emerged markets back to the US but Thailand’s economic fundamentals remain strong with only a slight current account deficit, he said, adding that the kingdom’s third quarter economic growth will definitely be better than in the second quarter.

Mr Prasarn said he is willing to explain to investors about the economies of newly-emerged countries which are different from the economic fundamentals of India and Indonesia – both suffering from long-standing current account deficits.

He said investors must analyse the differences, hoping that the domestic investment situation should improve after a meltdown in investor anxiety over the QE measures.

Mr Prasarn said the possibility of a US attack on Syria would likely push up global oil prices and increase the predicted price of Dubai crude oil to at US$105-107 per barrel.

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PM visits MFA, Klai Kangwon Palace as lawmakers discuss senator elections
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BANGKOK: -- The House-Senate joint meeting on Constitution amendment continued for the fifth day on Wednesday with lawmakers discussing senators' election and qualifications.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/663985-pm-visits-mfa-klai-kangwon-palace-as-lawmakers-discuss-senator-elections/

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RT@ChannelNewsAsia: JUST IN: #Obama, #Cameron 'in no doubt' #Syrian regime waged chemical attacks against own people: UK PM's office

RT@SkyNewsBreak: AFP: UN arms experts resume #Syria chemical weapons inspection

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50 years ago today, MLK ignored script to deliver historic speech

By Sharon Bernstein, Reuters

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Clarence Jones was sitting 50 feet behind his boss, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on the brilliant, sunny day in 1963 when King delivered the speech that would forever change the course of race relations in the United States.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/664021-50-years-ago-aug-28-martin-luther-king-delivered-his-i-have-a-dream-speech/

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Train services suspended for second day
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BANGKOK: -- With 10 trains cancelled on the route from Bangkok to Thailand's south, officials at Songkhla's Hat Yai Train Station took the opportunity of a quiet Wednesday to organise a "Big Cleaning Day" event to clean and maintain all trains so that they are ready to operate as soon as service resumes.

The suspension of train services continued for a second day with the rubber growers' protest still blocking a section of track in Nakhon Si Thammarat and no solution in sight.

Although train services in Phattalung, Songkhla's Hat Yai City and three southernmost provinces were still operating, many people shifted to other form of public transportation for convenience.

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-- The Nation 2013-08-28

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Expressway tolls to rise as of September 1st

BANGKOK, 28 August 2013 (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport has announced that as of the 1st September 2013, the fares for using 3 expressway routes will be increased.

Aiyanat Tinapai, Govenor of the Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (ETA) revealed that General Phrin Suwanthat, Deputy Minister of Transport, has signed a ministerial announcement on the toll increase on three expressways which was published in the Government Gazette on the 21st August 2013. The 3 expressways which will be affected by the toll increase are: 1.The Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway (1st-stage), 2.The Si Rat expressway (2nd-stage), and 3.The Burabhawithi expressway (or Bangna – Chonburi route).

The tolls will be generally raised by 5-10 baht and an additional amount of 10-30 satang per kilometer for the section beyond the first 20 kilometers on the Burabhawithi expressway. The new fares will take effect as from the 1st September 2013.

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Cars Dealers Suffer From Yingluck's Populist Policy
By Khaosod Online

BANGKOK: -- Like her influential brother, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra led Thailand down the road of populist policies aimed at easing the financial burdens of the grassroot and low-earning populace. Among her trademarks is the "First Car Program" which exempts tax for first-time car buyers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/664035-cars-dealers-suffer-from-yinglucks-populist-policy/

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Minister Surapong confirms Blair's attendance in Sep

BANGKOK, 28 August 2013 (NNT) - Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul confirmed former British prime minister Tony Blair’s attendance at next month’s political forum in Thailand, despite recent protest over his visit.

Mr Surapong said Thailand can benefit from the forum which is being held to provide insights from other world leaders who have been involved in peace dialogues in other regions. He insisted the forum is part of a solution to the ongoing political turmoil.

Apart from Mr Blair, 11 other world politicians including former President of Finland Marti Ahtisaari and expert on truth commissions and transitional justice Priscilla Hayner are set to deliver keynote remarks at the event.

Protesters had told the press that they do not agree with the government’s plan to pay Mr Blair 20 million baht to speak at the upcoming forum. The government has so far denied the protesters’ claim.

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RT@David_Cameron: We've always said we want the UN Security Council to live up to its responsibilities on Syria. Today they have an opportunity to do that

RT@David_Cameron: Britain has drafted a resolution condemning the chemical weapons attack by Assad & authorising necessary measures to protect civilians.

RT@David_Cameron: The resolution will be put forward at a meeting of the five permanent members of the Security Council later today in New York.

RT@David_Cameron: The NSC agreed unanimously that the use of chemical weapons by Assad was unacceptable - and the world should not stand by.

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