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It's likely that at least one out of 10 Bangkokians under the age of 35 can foggily recall a wild night on the city's most notorious strip of nightclubs, Royal City Avenue -- better known as RCA.

• Expects sixth gas plant to start up in Q4

• Plans to sell up to 10 billion baht of bonds in Q4

• PTT shares up more than 8 pct to two-year high (Adds quotes, details)

BANGKOK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Thailand's top energy firm, PTT Pcl (PTT.BK: Quote), said on Friday it expected net profit in the second half of the year to be higher than the first half as its sixth gas separation plant would start up in the fourth quarter.

PTT completed the construction of the plant early this year and had initially planned to start operations in March but it was delayed due to an environmental dispute at the Map Ta Phut industrial estate, the world's eighth-largest petrochemical hub.

Colombian Air Force Col. David Barrero said officials were investigating reports the plane had been hit by lightning before crashing at 1:49 a.m. (3:49 a.m. EDT; 0649 GMT) on San Andres Island, a resort area of 78,000 people about 120 miles (190 kilometers) east of the Nicaraguan coast.

San Andres Gov. Pedro Gallardo said 125 passengers and six crew members had been aboard, but the only person killed was Amar Fernandez de Barreto, 68.
"It was a miracle and we have to give thanks to God," that only one person died, said Gov. Pedro Gallardo.

'The expulsion took effect Monday after the council had ruled to cancel the monastery's status as a branch of Wat Nongpapong in Ubon Ratchathani province,' The Nation online news site reported.

PIMEX 2010 is a marine and lifestyle exhibition held at the Royal Phuket Marina Exhibition and Conference centre with 2,500 sq metres of air conditioned display space adjacent to the marina basin with over 40 yachts in the water.

The soft loan will be spent on upgrading Highway Route 68 from Kralanh to Samrong and O-Smach in Cambodia, according to Mr Vachara Kannikar.

Under the 30-year contract, Cambodia will pay 1.5 per cent annual interest, with a grace period for the first 10 years, and will begin repaying the principal from 2019 onward.

The Cabinet decision on loans to Cambodia takes effect without a need to seek parliamentary approval as it is not considered an international agreement under Article 190 of the Constitution, Mr Vachara explained.

The Constitution stipulates that any international agreement is required by law to be presented for parliamentary approval before putting it into practice.

Mr Witthaya said preventive measures include the exchange of information concerning the influenza A outbreak, forming regional mobile units to inspect possible influenza A infction along their borders, and cooperation in laboratory virus testing.

In addition, passengers who travel from areas where the flu has been detected will be screened to reduce negative effects on trade and the economy.

There will also be joint studies of the virus to assist the development of a public health system and to handle any future outbreak in the region.

Mr Witthaya said Japan's senior vice health minister Takao Watanabe had said Tokyo was willing to support and help Asean combat the flu.

Mr Watanabe also said Japan would study the Thai idea of mobile units of health volunteers to detect any outbreak in local communities, he said.

Mr Witthaya said most of participants at Friday's meeting of regional health ministers and officials in Bangkok expressed their satisfaction with the outcome.

"During these difficult economic times, Webster University continues to work diligently to identify ways to help members of the Webster community," said Webster President Neil J. George. "We hope they will find these scholarships helpful as they consider higher education options for their dependents."

Merit Scholarship for Dependents of Part-Time Faculty and Staff

Beginning in Fall 2009, Webster will offer scholarships to dependents of all current part-time employees and active adjunct faculty at all Webster University campuses worldwide who are interested in becoming full-time freshmen at the university's home campus in St. Louis, Mo. Dependents who meet the requirements for admission to Webster will be guaranteed a minimum $6,000 merit scholarship that is renewable each year for four years. These applicants also will have the opportunity to compete for additional scholarships.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Dependents of Webster University Alumni

Kamron Chudecha, a protester leader, Tuesday mobilised about 5,000 members of 384 anti-drinking organisations in front of the residence of Thai Beverage founder Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.

He said the protesters would stay put until Charoen promised not to list ThaiBev in the Thai exchange.

All parties concerned should now assist Airports of Thailand to reopen Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports to help repair the damage, which has sent repercussions throughout the entire economy. The reopening of the two main airports will be the first step towards an economic rehabilitation process. The country's economy has been severely damaged by the People's Alliance for Democracy's protest at the airports.

Listing ID: 797 Address: Sathorn Road/ Ratchapruk Area: Other City: Bangkok Total floors: 8 Year Built: August, 2008 Status: Active Beds: 1 Baths: 1 Floor no.: 7 Square Meters: 42 University: Siam University BTS/MRT: Saphan Thaksin Price: THB 13 000 Price/sqm: THB 310

Details of Building and Facilities:

1. 1. Fresh new apartment of New Fresh building.
2. 2. Full of greenery and very live atmosphere
3. 3. Very easy Excess to reach the Condo. Just 8 KM straight from Sathorn Bridge (no red light at all, in 8 KM)
4. 4. The Condo Has Shuttle Van from 6am to 9pm. To and from to Sky train station Surasak and river pier to Khlongsan.
5. 5. 100 meter neat and clean long Swimming pool Very rare you find it
6. 6. Very soon opening of Lotus Express in the premises
7. 7. Fully covered by CCTV recording and 24 hours securities:
8. (A) at the main entrance of the compound
9. (B) At the entrance of building compound
10. (C) Need Key card to enter in building
11. 8. Building Management by very reputed firm Knight Frank
12. 9. Taxi call service
13. 10. The new Sky train station will be only 1 KM away and there will be shuttle van.
14. 11. Directly can go to The Mall Bangkhe and near to The Mall Tha Phra and other department stores.
15. 12. Gas station is just next door.
16. 13. Just in parallel to Phetkasem Road and direct access to that and near to Siam Univercity
17. 14. This road goes to many up-countries.
18. Details of the Apartment (Room)
19. 1. The building has 8 floors and this apartment is on 7th floor. So not too hot as top floor and not blocked view as lower floors. Very good view from Room, Kitchen and Bedroom. Have Total 3 Windows in 42 sq. Meter area.
20. 2. Located towards Sun Rising. So good lighting in room. Also not hot in afternoon.
21. 3. Room Door has double security lock and call bell.
22. 4. Have Balcony to get the fresh air and energy In room
23. 5. Kitchen is at back side and have big window to get full view, light and air.
24. Details of Furniture:
25. 1. Fully equipped inbuilt kitchen with hood and hot plate, made by S.B. Furniture
26. 2. Digital microwave (Samsung)
27. 3. Fully automatic washing machine (Samsung 6.5kg)
28. 4. Steel’s Dining table with three chairs (S.B.)
29. 5. working table with self and big cabinet attached (S.B.)
30. 6. Steel body refrigerator ( Samsung)
31. 7. 21” T.V. with slim body and flat screen (Samsung)
32. 8. Table for T.V. (S.B.)
33. 9. Centre Table (S.B.)
34. 10. Sofa of black leather (Mass)
35. 11. Bed (S.B.) 8” mattress (Lucky) and all accessories (Two Pillows, Two Long Pillows, Bed Cover, Bed sheet and Blanket for two)
36. 12. Side drawer for telephone or night lamp (S.B.)
37. 13. Dressing Table with stool (S.B.)
38. 14. 2meter wide coup board for cloths (S.B.)
39. 15. One Table Fan (Samsung)
40. 16. Two Fully automatic A.C. with remote (Samsung)
41. 17. The bed room has wooden floor which give very luxury look
42. 18. Water heater in Toilet (Sharp)
43. 19. In toilet all sanitary is form American standard

Seventy-six SRT rail route services nationwide were disrupted, with many services suspended altogether, paralyzing railway cargo transport, for the second day Saturday.

The absence of many hundreds of key state railway employees, including train operators, engineers, conductors and varied technicians who are taking sick leave means that the trains cannot run.