Thai film boom falters as plots vanish and stars rule
Bangkok report notes Thai cinema relies on star power with scarce plots. Sombat f Meethani injured delaying shoots while Mitr Chaibancha’s death hit productions hard. Producers chase loans amid high interest as most films lack scripts and rely on crowding familiar scenes. Local audiences favor imports over Thai features.
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Aswin
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Gill Becomes Annuitant After Long Service at Humble Oil
Thomas N Gill former of fice assistant at Humble Oil and Refining Co Baytown Refinery Process Department retires as an annuitant. He enjoys travel and fishing with his wife Ethel. A Daytona native he worked at the refinery since 1933 and has a daughter and two grandchildren. Heart Surgery At Methodist Hospital A M Hebert clerk in justice of the peace court recovers from heart surgery in room 409 A Fondren Building with visitors welcome.
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Baytown
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Ethel
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Methodist Hospital
Fondren
Talks On Prevention Of Fires Offered Here
Representatives from the Baytown Fire Department offer fire prevention talks for groups. Fire Fighter John Humphrey says the department serves citizens and tax dollars fund it, urging participation to learn how fires start and spread. Call 422-2311 to arrange lectures.
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