71.   While the Clinton administration is watching the situation closely, Treasury Department officials said, the Thai government did not seek U.S. advice or assistance before the devaluation.

72.   Overall, the Thai government still demonstrates its commitment to walk the tough road by sticking to fiscal and monetary discipline as prescribed by the International Monetary Fund.

73.   Phornchai predicted that organised foreign groups will apply greater pressure on the Thai government to further open the doors for them.

74.   Ramin Mehmanparast Nodelei said the Iranian government was very satisfied that the Thai government had ensured justice prevailed.

75.   A parliamentary committee wants the Thai government to confiscate scenes from a Hollywood martial arts movie shot at historic temple ruins, local papers reported Friday.

76.   A source said that state enterprises plan to raise funds offshore by issuing global bonds which will be guaranteed by the World Bank and the Thai government.

77.   A Thai government committee has given its recommendation on who should receive a license to operate a second national airline, government and company officials confirmed Tuesday.

78.   A Thai government spokesman denied they would meet Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, even though such a meeting had been unofficially announced earlier.

79.   A Thai government spokesman responded, however, that it would not be possible for the Thai military to enter Cambodia and search for Pol Pot.

80.   A second option would be for the U.S. government to pay for the planes and then work out a payment plan with the Thai government.