Thai Press Reports articles from March 2011

Thai Press Reports archives from March 2011

Thailand: Red Cross Fair 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - With an aim to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the auspicious occasion of his 84th birthday anniversary this year, the Annual Red Cross Fair is scheduled to take place from 30 March to 7 April at Ambara...

Thailand: 100 million baht more approved for flood victims.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has approved an additional fund of 100 million baht in relief efforts to help Southern residents who have been coping with rising inundation as a result of heavy rains in the past few...

Thailand: Highway police aimed a 10% reduction on road accidents during Songkran.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Highway Police has now aimed to reduce the number of death tolls by 10% this year with tighter road rules being enforced on commuters during Songkran Festival. Police Major General Norabul Nannha of the Highway Police...

Thailand: Public urged to donate organs.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Thai Red Cross Society has encouraged people to donate their organs and inform their relatives of the intention clearly since a number of patients are waiting for organs, and some of them died last year while waiting....

Thailand: MWA says water enough for use during summer.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) has assured people residing in Bangkok and its vicinities that fresh water would be adequate for their consumption during summer this year. Speaking about tap water supplies,...

Thailand: Chemical substances weaken health of Thai farmers.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Over 400,000 Thai farmers are expected to become sick from using chemical fertilizers and insecticides in their farmlands, according to a report by the BioThai Foundation. BioThai Foundation Director Witoon...

Thailand: BMA launches satellite TV channel.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched the Bangkok City Channel (BCC) in order to broadcast news as well as publicize operations for many BMA projects. Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra on...

Thailand: SDHS Ministry surveying flood damages.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is surveying damages of the southern flooding in order to provide immediate assistance for flood victims. Social Development and Human Security Minister Issara...

Thailand: CCTV cameras to be installed in the South to prevent crimes.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Deputy Permanent Secretary for Interior and Director of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SPBAC) Mr. Panu Uthairat said the first batch of CCTV cameras would be installed in Narathiwas, Yala and Pattani...

Thailand: EPPO expects 2011 oil price not to exceed 100 USD/barrel.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has predicted that the oil price this year would not exceed 100 US dollars per barrel amid the skyrocketing oil price plus the crisis in the Middle East and Africa. EPPO...

Thailand: FPO reports 2011 GDP down to 4.2%.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has adjusted the 2011 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimation of the country down from 4.5% to 4.2% due to the recent twin disasters devastating Japan. Elaborating the Thai economic situation,...

Thailand: Commerce Ministry inspecting product prices in flooded South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Ministry of Commerce is inspecting product prices in flooded southern region of the country to ensure that supplies are adequate to meet with demands of the people facing hardship. Commerce Minister Pornthiva...

Thailand: Thai Airways supports renewable energy instead of diesel.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - President of Thai Airways International PCL Dr. Piyasawat Amaranand said the government should let the market mechanism determine the fuel prices while encouraging the use of renewable energy in the country by advising...

Thailand: House dissolution not detered by the adjournment of JBC debate.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would clarify with Cambodia and Indonesia over the adjournment of the Joint Border Commission meeting, insisting that this would not harm...

Thailand: Secretary to the Foreign Minister will visit two Thai inmates in Cambodia.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Secretary to the Foreign Minister, Chawanon Intarakomalyasut is scheduled to visit the two remaining Thais in Cambodia's Prey Sar Prison, Mr Veera Somkwamkid and Ms. Ratree Pipattanapaiboon. Mr. Chawanon said the...

Thailand: Relief aid rushed to flood victims in South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The army chief has instructed the Fourth Army Region to expedite help for victims of the flood crisis in the South, while the Disaster Relief Committee has approved a 22.4 million baht budget to assist disaster victims....

Thailand: Constant rain and flooding wreak havoc in the South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Widespread flooding in the southern provinces is at a critical level, particularly in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani provinces. The two provinces have been declared disaster zones. Inundation in Nakhon Si...

Thailand: 20,000 tourists stranded on Samui Island.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Thousands of tourists have been stranded on Koh Samui after bad weather forced the closure of the island's only airport and the suspension of ferry service to and from the mainland yesterday. President of the Koh Samui...

Thailand: Private sector says Japanese auto to relocate manufacturing site to Thailand.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - The private sector believes Japan will relocate its car manufacturing site to Thailand, as the kingdom has the required capacity and should be able to meet targets of production. Toyota Motor Thailand Senior Vice...

Thailand: 3rd sequel of epic film 'Naresuan' to hit theaters tomorrow.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - After having waited four years, Thais will finally see the much-awaited third sequel of the movie series The Legend of King Naresuan, which will hit theaters. It has been more than four years since the release of the...

Thailand: Cambodia accused Thailand of declaring war.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Cambodian Prime Minister has accused Thailand of declaring war between the two nations after Thailand ordered new tanks, fighter jets, and submarines, and gathered troops. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has...

Thailand: His Majesty King provides relief packages to Southern flood victims.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - His Majesty the King has graciously provided relief packages to flood-hit locals in the South. Meanwhile, the flood situation remains worrisome. His Majesty the King has graciously asked his representatives,...

Thailand: FPO maintains GDP growth forecast at 4-5%.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - The Fiscal Policy Office has maintained its forecast for Thailand's economic growth at 4 to 5 percent, while considering Japan's recovery after the disaster, political violence in the Middle East, and worldwide capital flow as...

Thailand: PM visits flood-hit areas in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The prime minister left this morning for Nakhon Si Thammarat Province to assess the flood situation and deliver relief packages to the victims in the area. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva presided over the opening...

Thailand: Honda Summer Fest to rock Huahin Beach this May.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - The 4th Honda Summer Fest is set to turn the famous Hua Hin beach city into a world of fun, as it offers music, water sports, fashion, and film festivals all in one event this May. After three successful years, the...

Thailand: AIBA bans Thai officials; boxers allowed to compete.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The International Amateur Boxing Association has suspended Thailand's senior officials from international boxing, but allowed Thai boxers to continue competing. The International Amateur Boxing Association, or AIBA,...

Thailand: PM visits flood-stricken South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, accompanied by PM's Office Minister Satit Wongnongtaey, visit Nakhon Ratchasima province to hand out necessity bags and check on the flood situation. The Meteorological Department has...

Thailand: Democrat dissolution clip suspect turns himself in.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - The Crime Suppression Police revealed that Pasit Sakdanarong, the former secretary of the Constitution Court president who is wanted in connection to the distribution of clips related to the Democrat...

Thailand: Ex-Secretary to Constitutional Court Chief acknowledges charges over clip scandal.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The former secretary to the Constitution Court president, who was accused of releasing a video clip of a Constitution Court meeting last year, has reported to police to acknowledge the charges against him. Former...

Thailand: RS to launch new satellite channel.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Music giant RS Promotion has announced the launch of a brand new 24-hour variety channel called '8 Infinity,' featuring music videos, concerts, and soap operas. RS CEO Surachai Chetchotsak said that RS is poised to...

Thailand: 8 provinces declared disaster zones.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Eight southern provinces have been declared natural disaster zones as floodwater has terrorized parts of the region. The Disaster Department Prevention and Mitigation has declared eight southern provinces disaster...

Thailand: Rescue carrier reaches Koh Tao Island.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The HTMS Chakri Naruebet ship has reached Koh Tao Island, but still has not been able to rescue those stranded by the flood. The HTMS Chakri Naruebet ship reached Koh Tao Island in the Gulf of Thailand this morning, to...

Thailand: Finance Ministry to impose maximum tax rates on distilled spirits.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Finance Ministry is set to impose maximum excise tax on distilled spirits at a maximum rate, in hopes of reducing alcohol consumption among Thais. Deputy Finance Minister Man Pattanothai said his ministry is...

Thailand: Govt accused of buying time over Thai-Cambodian issue.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - The People's Alliance for Democracy denies that the group plans to end its protest while saying that the appeal to the Constitution Court to rule whether the minutes of the Thai-Cambodian joint boundary...

Thailand: Govt to clarify border meeting minutes with Parliamentarians.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The deputy prime minister on national security says he will clarify the deliberation on the meeting minutes of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission with fellow MPs and senators following yesterday's failed...

Thailand: PM visits flood-stricken South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The prime minister visits flooded areas in the South to speed up relief efforts. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and PM's Office Minister Satit Wongnongtaey left for Nakhon Si Thammarat province this morning to check...

Thailand: 26 soldiers injured in army bus attack.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Southern insurgents besieged and launched simultaneous attacks at four army bases in four districts of Yala province. Two paramilitary troopers were injured in the attacks. Meanwhile, over 20 soldiers were wounded in a...

Thailand: PTT to comply with govt's decision on diesel price cap.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The national oil and gas supplier says the firm is ready to maintain its retail diesel price below 30 baht a liter if the government decides to renew the subsidy program after April. Chief Executive Officer and...

Thailand: Changing problems, changing solutions.
March 31, 2011... Section: Editorial - Bangkok Biz News Floods currently ravaging a total of 14 provinces in the south of the country have struck home warnings that the world's climate is changing irreversibly. For one reason or another, world weather patterns...

Thailand: 10 bodies recovered from landslide in Krabi.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The authorities have been able to recover 10 bodies from the collapse of a dyke due to a landslide in Khao Panom district in Krabi ptovince. More are still missing but rescue efforts are difficult. - Thai-ASEAN News Network

Thailand: Navy successful in rescuing tourists from Koh Tao.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Navy has been successful in rescuing tourists stranded on Koh Tao via the HTMS Chakri Naruebet, HTMS Sukothai, and HTMS Bangpakong. They will continue on to Koh Phangan to rescue 800 tourists there. - Thai-ASEAN News...

United States/Japan: U.S. officials say plutonium in Japanese soil not a surprise.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - U.S. Energy Department officials say Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant seems to be in "slow recovery" and the discovery of plutonium in soil nearby should not be a surprise. Head of the U.S. Energy Department's nuclear...

Thailand: Constitution Court throws out JBC suit.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - The Constitution Court has thrown out the suit submitted by Democrat MPs for a deliberation whether the 3 meeting minutes of the Thai-Cambodian Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) have to undergo Parliamentary...

Thailand: Chilly weather hits Northeastern Provinces.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Many northeastern provinces are experiencing sudden drop in temperature and sporadic rainfalls. As a result, many people have fallen sick Some also see their agricultural crops destroyed. Due to the current volatile...

Thailand: Army sends forces, equipment to help flooded South.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The army chief has ordered all army units to help with flood-relief efforts, focusing on accessing remote areas to deliver help. Army spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd said army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has...

Thailand: Royal Thai Navy needs submarine fleet.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Naewna Newspaper The Royal Thai Navy is considered to be one of Asia's best naval forces. It was founded in 1900, during the reign of King Rama V. Currently the navy has a fleet of battleships to operate in open waters,...

Thailand: Credit bank plans to loan out Bt10 bln.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - The Thai Credit Retail Bank is aiming to support the government's policy to solve the informal debt problem by making 10 billion baht available for loans. The bank is also concerned that an increase of diesel price...

Thailand: 7-Eleven not to increase prices.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - The operator of the country's largest convenience store chain insists it still has no plan to raise its goods prices after the end of the restriction imposed by the Commerce Ministry. Managing director of CP All...

Thailand: Navy helps in Southern flood evacuation.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - A navy vessel sent to rescue tourists stranded in stormy weather on an island in Surat Thani has reached the destination and is evacuating the tourists while floods continue to wreak havoc in the southern region. The...

Thailand: Police ordered to keep peace and order during Poll.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - The deputy prime minister in charge of national security has discussed measures to keep peace and order during the upcoming election with an adviser to the national police chief while denying that the premier...

Thailand: House meeting fails again.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - The House speaker has ordered early adjournment of the parliamentary meeting again today as a result of incomplete quorum. Only few Parliament members appeared at the meeting when it began at 9 A.M. ...

Thailand: Realtor unfazed by quake scare.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - A real estate firm is unfazed by earthquake scare which could possibly hurt potential consumers' purchasing since all foundations of residential complexes are required by law to be able to withstand a 5.0-magnitude...

Thailand: Bureau of Trade Economic Indices reports Export Business Index in February 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - The export trend is slow down According to the export survey , the samples comprise 213 exporters , the export situation as the following. Export Value Index : The diffusion index of export value in February 2011 is 48.3... .

Thailand: PM's doorstep interviews at Government House.
March 31, 2011... Section: Government & Politics - On March 28, 2011, at 5.30 P.M., at the Purple Room, Thai Khu Fah Building, the Government House, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva gave remarks to the press after the weekly cabinet meeting. The Prime...

Thailand/United Kingdom: Newly appointed British Ambassador to Thailand ready move Thai-British relations forward and closer.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Today (29 March 2011), H.E. Mr. Asif Anwar Ahmed, newly-appointed British Ambassador to Thailand, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Prime Minister, at Government House, on the occasion of his...

Thailand: Fiscal Policy Office reports monthly economic in January 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - Thai economy in January 2011 continued to expand, attributed mainly to strong growth in private consumption and export. At the same time, manufacturing and agricultural production showed signs of improvement." Dr. Naris...

Thailand: Fiscal Policy Office reports monthly economic in February 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - Thai economic indicators in February 2011 continued to show a strong expansion, attributed mainly to a better-than-expected growth in export, while private consumption and investment continued to expand well." Mr. Naris...

Thailand: Executive Director of Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) thanks Thailand for Active Role, Looks to Expand Further Cooperation.(Conference news)
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Executive Director of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) called on the Foreign Minister to express his appreciation for Thailand's active role within CICA and expressed hope...

Thailand: Normal Month Margin, Spot Month Margin and Daily Price Limit of Rubber Ribbed Smoked Sheet No.3 (RSS3) Effective on April 4, 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - Should the price movements of each futures contract on April 1, 2011 cause the Daily Price Limit on April 4, 2011to equal 7.00 Baht per Kilogram (as per the previous Daily Price Limit Terms and Conditions Adjustments),...

Thailand: NESDB Thai econ remains strong.
March 31, 2011... Section: Economy - National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has reassured that the Thai economy remains strong and no adjustment is needed to the country's growth projection because of the natural disasters in Japan and the crisis...

Thailand: Thai garments to grow by 5 per cent this year.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - Vallop Vitanakorn, secretary-general of the association, said many Thai garment manufacturers were establishing factories in neighbouring countries that have lower labour costs but high competency for developing needed...

China: China foreign investment show rapid growth.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - China's Minister of Commerce Chen Deming on Sunday (March 20) urged foreign governments to improve their investment environment and provide equal access for Chinese investors, state media reported. Beijing will encourage...

Thailand: Personal loan business in 2011: Intensified competition...Proactive strategies by lender.
March 31, 2011... Section: Business News - Personal loans (i.e., unsecured cash loans offered by financial institutions and non-bank providers, but excluding credit card loans) are important loan products for commercial banks and non-bank lenders. Many lenders...

Thailand: Flooding in southern Thailand.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Storms and heavy rainfall have caused flooding and damage along the southern coast of Thailand. Affected provinces include Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Surat Thani (including the islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh...

Thailand/United Kingdom: Thai PM opens Digiplay- UK Thai Digital Festival.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Prime Minister Abhisit opened Digiplay at the Thailand Creative & Design Centre on 24 March. British Ambassador Asif Ahmad (second on the left) with Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva (in the middle) The British Council has...

United Kingdom/Libya: Libya conference outcomes: "Clear international support for the people of Libya".(Conference notes)
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement to Parliament on the outcome of the London Conference on Libya. Mr Speaker, with permission I will make a statement to the House on the outcome of the London Conference...

United Kingdom: Royal visitors to thank British volunteers.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will meet and thank volunteers who help British residents in Spain on the first day of their official visit to Spain Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of...

United Kingdom: Prince of Wales to meet business leaders in Madrid.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Promoting trade and investment is the key priority for the visit by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales will today (30 March) meet Spanish and...

European Union: Asylum in the EU27 The number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 stable around 260 000 in 2010.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The number of asylum applicants registered in the EU27 stable around 260 000 in 2010 In 2010, there were 257 800 asylum applicants1 registered in the EU27, or 515 applicants per million inhabitants. It is estimated that...

European Union: Stefan Fule European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy 20th Anniversary Conference of the Tempus Programme 20th Anniversary Conference of the Tempus Programme Belgrade, 29 March 2011.(Conference notes)
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - It is a great pleasure to be present with you here in Belgrade and to welcome participants at the 20th Anniversary conference of the Tempus programme. I feel honoured to open this event, which gathers participants from...

European Union: Stefan Fule European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Belgrade, 29 March 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Address to the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Belgrade, 29 March 2011 Dear Madam Speaker,...

European Union/United States: EU-US Negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Today the European Union and the United States opened negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism. The negotiations will build on our longstanding,...

China: ADB $100 million loan to China to improve productivity, incomes from forestry.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending $100 million to raise the productivity of orchards and natural forests to increase incomes in areas of northwest People's Republic of China (PRC) that suffer from some of the...

Pakistan: ADB to extend $650 million to Pakistan to rebuild flood damaged infrastructure.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending $650 million in emergency assistance loans to help Pakistan rebuild vital infrastructure destroyed during last year's floods. The ADB Board of Directors today approved the...

Benin: US$6.9 Million to Enhance and Protect the Biodiversity in the Northern Benin Savanna Ecosystems.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank today (March 29, 2011) approved a US$6.9 million grant (approximately CFAF 3.4 billion) for the Republic of Benin, to assist with the implementation of the Support to the...

Rwanda: World Bank Credit of US$30 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved the new US$30 million Rwanda Skills Development Project, which will support the country-led effort to build a more skilled workforce that can meet the needs of Rwanda's...

Togo: Togo Receives US$13 Million for Private Sector Development.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - Togo will soon be engaged in important activities aimed at promoting private sector development. These activities will essentially focus on (i) reducing the time to start a business from 75 to 5 days in order to encourage...

Pakistan: World Bank supports flood affected households in Pakistan with cash grants to rebuild lives.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - The World Bank today (March 29, 2011) approved a US$125 million credit for the Flood Emergency Cash Transfer Project, designed to support the Government of Pakistan's Citizen's Damage Compensation Program (CDCP) in...

Thailand: TRIS Rating assigns A- rating to new senior debt of PL and affirms company & current issue ratings at A-, with Positive outlook changed from Stable.
March 31, 2011... Section: Rating - TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has assigned a A- rating to the proposed issue of up to Bt1,000 million in senior debentures of Phatra Leasing PLC (PL). At the same time, TRIS Rating has affirmed the company rating of PL and the ratings...

Thailand: TRIS Rating assigns A rating to new senior debt of TICON.
March 31, 2011... Section: General News - TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has assigned a rating of A to the proposed issue of up to Bt500 million in senior debentures of TICON Industrial Connection PLC (TICON). At the same time, TRIS Rating has also affirmed TICON's...

Thailand: TRIS affirms the company and issue ratings of TICON.
March 31, 2011... Section: Rating - TRIS Rating affirms the company and current issue ratings of TICON Industrial Connection PLC (TICON) consist of TICON115A, TICON118A and TICON128A at "A". At the same time, TRIS Rating assigns a rating of "A" to TICON's...

Thailand: Loan Bond Auction Results.
March 31, 2011... Section: Bond Market - The auction results of Loan bonds on March 30, 2011 details are as follows; LB17OA Auction Amount (THB mln.) 10,000.00 Accepted Amount of CB (THB mln.) 10,000.00 Accepted Yield (%) 3.514 - 3.538 Accepted Average Yield (%)...

Thailand: BE of AYCAL to be registered on March 30, 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Bond Market - The Bill of Exchange (BE) issued by Ayudhya Capital Auto Lease Plc. to be registered with ThaiBMA on March 30, 2011; consisting of AYCAL11503A is 34-day BE, worth of THB 605 mln. The issue date is on March 30, 2011 and the...

Thailand: S-T debentures of SCBT to be registered on March 30, 2011.
March 31, 2011... Section: Bond Market - The short-term debentures issued by Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) Public Company Limited to be registered with ThaiBMA on March 30, 2011; consisting of SCBT11630A is 92-day short-term debentures, worth of 70 THB mln. The...