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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'>Carl<BR> <BR>I didn't address your question adequately on AWARE Tuesday, when you suggested "Energy" was not an issue in relation to Thailand. You are correct in that the oil companies have not had a major interest in Thailand, as they do Indonesia which is a major source of oil resources in the region. <BR> <BR>Unical had a presence SE Asia, during the 80's and 90's when they were having Total build a pipeline through Burma, where much of Thailand's energy comes from. There is oil in the Gulf of Siam, but I don't believe it's significant or of interest to international companies. <BR> <BR>My information is not up to date, other than desires by Westinghouse to build nuclear facilities in Thailand as recent as five years ago, but I don't think anything is happening on this issue now neither.<BR> <BR>Sad to note: they are gunning down poets on the streets of Bangkok, because they dare to speak truth. More violence is expected to come against political activists promoting free speech and democracy.<BR> <BR>I urge all, to boycott travel to this archaic land of lovely people who suffer inequality and injustice, until progressive change is brought about.<BR> </div></body>
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