Thailand’s 21st upstream bid round faces fresh delay

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Bangkok—Thailand’s planned bidding round for exploration blocks is facing a fresh delay in the face of staunch public opposition. The 21st bidding round was most recently due to have been opened this month involving 22 blocks, but the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF) has now decided the time is not yet right as there is still strong anti-industry sentiment among the Thai public, a department source said July 19.